Despite being one of the most abundant organisms on the planet, fungi remain incredibly misunderstood. Remarkably adaptable and quick to thrive in new environments, pathogenic fungi are on the rise, ...

The Last of Us zombie fungus hijacked minds even as early as dinosaur era, scientists find - Fungal fossils trapped in amber ...

When in the Stalkers stage, The Last of Us‘ zombies also tend to moan and cry in pain as the fungus takes over their muscles. So that’s a lot of fun. We can’t wait to see more from Stalkers ...

In the video game The Last of Us and its spin-off HBO series, humans fight to survive against cordyceps, a parasitic fungus ...

The original game, The Last of Us (2013), follows Joel and Ellie on a perilous road journey across a devastated America, with ...

Cordyceps fungus: ‘The Last of Us’ co-star thriving outside the spotlight Parasitic fungi have a grip on us, yet most are still a scientific mystery. By Matt Kasson ...

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.

At last, The Last of Us will finally see spores brought to life on the show in Season 2, Episode 5. Here's how the series adapts the airborne virus.

This week, see zombie fungi trapped in an amber fossil, explore the sun’s hidden south pole, meet tool-using whales that ...

This article contains spoilers for “The Last of Us,” particularly the end of Season 1 and some references from Episode 1 of Season 2, which premieres Sunday at 9 p.m. As Season 2 premieres ...

This article contains spoilers for “The Last of Us,” particularly the end of Season 1 and some references from Episode 1 of Season 2, which premieres Sunday at 9 p.m.