Thefunguswhich causes the pandemic is based on the real-lifeCordyceps zombie fungus that infects insects. Insects infected with Cordyceps have little control of their actions as the fungus takes over their nervous system, before eventually growing out of their bodies. Fortunately for us, a fast-s...
not viruses or bacteria, are the gravest ecological threat to humanity. He points out how the only thing keeping deadly fungal infections like the ant-zombifying (and real) cordyceps fungus from jumping to humans is an inability
The cordyceps "zombie fungus" in 'The Last of Us' is indeed inspired by a real fungi found in ants. But here's what that means for those of us not living in a video-game story.