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From Sci-Fi to Reality: Why a Fungal Apocalypse Isn't in Our Future

From Sci-Fi to Reality: Why a Fungal Apocalypse Isn't in Our Future

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Eswar Krishnan, MD
Jun 05, 2025
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From Sci-Fi to Reality: Why a Fungal Apocalypse Isn't in Our Future
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The haunting, post-apocalyptic world of "The Last of Us" captivated audiences with a terrifying premise: a mutated Ophiocordyceps fungus that transforms human hosts into aggressive, zombie-like creatures. The story begins with the terrifying idea that global warming could allow this real-world "zombie-ant fungus" to adapt to the warmth of the human body…

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