Newly discovered fungus turns cave-dwelling spiders into ‘zombies’
Scientists have discovered a fungus that turns spiders into “zombies,” luring the arachnids out of their lairs before killing ...
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Fungus hijacks spider brains, turns them into creepy ‘zombies’
A new species of fungus discovered in British and Irish caves turns spiders into “zombies,” forcing them to leave their ...
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Extinct moa ate purple trufflelike fungi, fossil bird droppings reveal
DNA analysis reveals the big, flightless moa birds ate — and pooped out — 13 kinds of fungi, including ones crucial for New Zealand’s forest ecosystem.
Fungus 'hacks' natural immune system to cause neurodegeneration in fruit flies
A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...
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Fungus hijacks spiders’ brains, turns them into creepy ‘zombies’
Uncover the eerie world of zombie spiders. Learn about the fascinating behavior of these creatures and their unusual survival ...