Two bits of amber discovered in a lab basement hold ancient evidence of a fungi famous for controlling the minds of its victims.

A fungal pandemic ends the world in 40 Acres, which is just as inventive and unique as that premise makes it sound.

Some of the most intriguing science fiction springs from eerie, real-life phenomena. Case in point, the mutant parasite in ...

A stunning amber fossil discovery reveals ancient "zombie fungi" that controlled insects' behavior millions of years ago.

A glob of 99 million-year-old amber has preserved an ancient fly in horror show fashion: with the mushroom-like fruiting body ...

The central themes of zombie movies are enduring for many reasons. Here, a survey of their history, from their origins in the ...

The explosion and persistence of zombie stories over the last two decades is our herd brainstem telling us we know this ...

The fungus has already infected millions globally, and new projections suggest it could expand its reach into nearly every corner of the US, experts have warned.

As the dust settles on Sunday's season finale for HBO's hit zombie drama The Last of Us, it all feels less like a conclusion and more like the end of a very long introduction.

Global warming is exacerbating the threat of deadly fungal infections, particularly those caused by Aspergillus species. A recent study reveals that climate change enables these fungi to colonize new ...

When I think about the zombie apocalypse on “The Last of Us,” I am not thinking about the possibly apocalyptic things that are really taking place in 2025.

The first stage of the Last of Us ‘ zombie-creating infection is what survivors call “Runners.” These people will begin bleeding from their eyes, nose, and mouth, and run quite fast due to ...