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Deadly fungus may face its own extinction

Original: A deadly fungus may not live to see the last of us

New research suggests a deadly fungus, compared to the pathogen featured in the series 'The Last of Us', may be vulnerable to elimination itself. Coverage on science news outlets discusses findings on the fungus's biology and possible ways to stop it, drawing attention because the fictional show made fungal infections a mainstream fear.

Why now: The popularity of 'The Last of Us' keeps real fungal threats in the news, and new research offers hope against a deadly fungus

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