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Cordyceps fungus: ‘The Last of Us’ co-star thriving outside the spotlight
After two long years, the highly anticipated second season of HBO’s The Last of Us is almost here. In the new season, five ...
Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
In "The Last of Us," cordyceps — a real fungus that infects insects — evolves into a harmful pathogen for humans due to a ...
‘The Last of Us’ tried to stop a fungus. Here’s what real scientists are doing.
This article contains spoilers for “The Last of Us,” particularly the end of Season 1 and some references from Episode 1 of ...
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The Last Of Us: Everything You Need To Know About Ellie's Infection
The Last of Us is a grim world ravaged by a fungal zombie-like outbreak. The key to overcoming it rests on one teenage girl.
‘The Last of Us’: What to Remember Ahead of Season 2
Where did we last leave Joel and Ellie? Well, it was a little complicated. It was also over two years ago. Here’s a refresher ...
‘The Last of Us’: 8 Biggest Differences Between the Show & Video Game
The gorgeous third episode, “Long, Long Time,” may be the biggest and most beautiful change to the Last of Us canon. Taking ...
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
In "The Last of Us," cordyceps — a real fungus that infects insects — evolves into a harmful pathogen for humans due to a warming climate. In reality, "zombie-ant fungus" or Ophiocordyceps ...
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4 real-life zombie parasites that make The Last of Us look tame
Zombies are real – not in the walking dead sense, but there are parasites that can hack the brains of living creatures and ...