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The Biology Behind The Last of Us | WIRED

Jan 13, 2023 · 0:09:43
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  • The Last of Us infection is based on real parasitic fungi.
  • Fungus turns insects, like zombie carpenter ants, into hosts.
  • Dr. Charissa de Bekker discussed the real-life inspiration.

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