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How To Create A Real Zombie, The Organic Way
A science piece explains how a 'zombie' can be created in nature, pointing to parasites such as the Ophiocordyceps fungus that hijack the behaviour of ants and other hosts. The article walks through the biology behind real-world mind control in animals, a topic that regularly fascinates and unsettles readers.
Why now: People are drawn to the creepy idea that real, organic 'zombies' exist in nature through parasites that control their hosts.
Evidence
- How To Create A Real Zombie, The Organic Way · Science 2.0
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