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PARASITIC FUNGUS
In 1855, scientists discovered a fungus that turns flies into zombie hosts. More than 160 years later, its spores still show how a parasite can control behavior in flies- In 2016, Barack Obama's name ended up on a newly discovered parasite, but it was an honor, and scientists had this to say
- A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fiction
- ‘Fungus and Iron’ manga to end with volume 10 as anime adaptation nearsAyaka Katayama's acclaimed dystopian manga 'Fungus and Iron' is set to conclude with its 10th collected volume. The series, which began ser...19 Apr, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
- The Mystery of “Zombie Fungi” That Control Insect Behavior Is ExpandingA fungus from the Ophiocordyceps genus is systematically altering insect behavior, compelling them to leave colonies and position themselve...06 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- This ‘Zombie Fungus’ Controls Ants Without Touching Their Brains—Here’s HowA parasitic fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, precisely controls carpenter ants' final actions without invading their brains. Fungal cel...07 Feb, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Zombie Apocalypse? The fungus that eats you alive is coming, and climate change just gave it a passportGlobal warming is exacerbating the threat of deadly fungal infections, particularly those caused by Aspergillus species. A recent study rev...25 May, 2025, 11.02 AM IST
- ‘The Last of Us’ in real life? Scientists discover fungus that turns spiders into zombies!A new fungus species in Europe, Gibellula attenboroughii, transforms cave spiders into 'zombies.' This fungus manipulates spiders to leave ...15 Feb, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
- 'The Last of Us' kind 'zombie fungus' found that eats the host body inside out, leaving only the exoskeletonThe Gibellula fungus, known for infecting and controlling spiders, has been discovered in a Scottish rainforest. This rare find by amateur ...09 Oct, 2024, 02.42 PM IST
- Health Ministry reviews Chandipura virus, Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases in Gujarat, Raj and MPOn July 20, 2024, the Union Health Ministry, led by Dr. Atul Goel and experts from AIIMS and other institutions, reviewed Chandipura Virus ...20 Jul, 2024, 08.54 PM IST
- 'The Last of Us' is fictional, but real fungi can infect people as they adapt to live at ever-higher temperaturesFar-fetched fungal fear-mongering? It's definitely fictional, but maybe not as preposterous as it might seem.24 Feb, 2023, 06.24 PM IST
- Zinc overuse driving mucormycosis epidemic within pandemic? Doctors want studyThe mucormycosis or black fungus crisis in India may not be driven only by the improper use of steroids among diabetic Covid patients, but ...25 May, 2021, 02.29 PM IST
- Investigate spread of coronavirus through currency notes, demands CAITThe CAIT has suggested that Countries like UK, Australia and Canada have switched to polymer notes to reduce the risk of spreading infectio...08 Mar, 2020, 04.02 PM IST
- Eight deadly monsoon maladies and ways to deal with themSome of the most common ones include viral fever, the common cold, malaria, typhoid, hepatitis A, leptospirosis, diarrhoea and chikungunya.28 Jul, 2016, 03.00 PM IST
- Cartoons to dispel science phobiaThe dry text of science books often despised by schoolchildren will now get animated with the addition of cartoon characters.03 Jul, 2007, 02.05 AM IST
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