Dotting the ground beneath towering forests of the Pacific Northwest is a bizarre mushroom that looks like a molar, dotted ...

In "The Last of Us," cordyceps — a real fungus that infects insects — evolves into a harmful pathogen for humans due to a ...

Another element of realism within the show is the suggestion that fungal pathogens could evolve to become more dangerous to ...

On the surface, HBO’s “The Last of Us” may seem like pure science fiction — yet another zombie apocalypse scenario with ...

Fungi adapt to heat, spread through spores, and may cause more fungal infections in a warmer, crowded, connected world.

The Last of Us Season 2 depicts a threatening fungus that weaves together life forms through unexpected connections. Within its gameplay, the game depicts a harmful plant-life organism that connects ...

After two long years, the highly anticipated second season of HBO’s The Last of Us is almost here. In the new season, five ...