The zombie fungus from 'The Last Of Us' is real — but not nearly as deadly

In the video game and HBO show The Last of Us, an infectious fungi turns humans into zombies.

This species of fungus, Ophiocordyceps, is known for using "mind control" on insect hosts. Humans, however, are immune.

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