A creepy sexually transmitted fungus is expected to morph millions of cicadas into hyper-horny “zombies” by hijacking their bodies so they’ll spread the infection in parts of the US this ...

Scientists say the behaviour of the fungus mirrors that of ants infected by fungi of the genus Ophiocordyceps, previously reported from the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil. The story of the "zombie ...

Under the microscope, scientists identified SAR11 zombie cells by their distinct lack of ribosomes. In an example comparing a live, infected SAR11 cell to an infected zombie cell: blue indicates ...

Cave explorers have discovered a terrifying breed of so-called ‘zombie’ spiders ... after leaving their webs and lairs upon becoming infected with the fungus. The fungus forces the spiders ...

After seeing the programme, Mr Fogg, a speleologist, believed the infected zombie-spiders were to be found at Whitefathers' Caves on the Fermanagh/Cavan border. He sent photographs and samples to ...

Scientists say the behaviour of the fungus mirrors that of ants infected by fungi of the genus Ophiocordyceps, previously reported from the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil. The story of the "zombie ...

Cave explorers have discovered a terrifying breed of so-called ‘zombie’ spiders, found feasting on fungus ... walls and ceilings after leaving their webs and lairs upon becoming infected with the ...