Ophiocordyceps, the fungus from 'The Last Of Us,' is real. But is it as deadly? This species of fungus, Ophiocordyceps, is known for using "mind control" on insect hosts.Humans, however, are immune.

Worm castings owe their pest control capacity to chitinase, an enzyme that breaks down chitin, an integral constituent of insect exoskeletons, fungus cell walls, and nematode eggshells.

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The zombie-creating fungus in The Last of Us is real, but there are many other fungi to fear. Of the 5 million fungal species in the world, a few hundred are dangerous to people.

Crazy Creatures. Zombie Fungus Nature's Mind Control Over Insects. Posted: June 6, 2025 | Last updated: June 6, 2025. The parasitic fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, commonly known as the zombie ...

A newly discovered species of fungus takes control of cave-dwelling spiders in Ireland and Northern Ireland, similar to the exploding zombie ant fungus that inspired The Last of Us.

A BIZARRE zombie fungus that eats flies from the inside before taking control of their brains may have infected most of the flies in your home. Once it kills its host, the fungus – called Ent… ...

Moreover, the fungus has developed resistance to any anti-fungal drug treatments. And while healthy people will usually fight off infection, those already sick in hospitals are at much higher risk.

The fungus poses the largest threat to patients that have other health problems. The fungal infection has been found in all but 12 states, with a substantial spike between 2022 and 2023.