Not Science Fiction: Scientists Discover Mysterious “Zombie” Fungus Infecting Spiders in Ireland’s Caves
Scientists identified a new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, infecting cave spiders in Ireland. The fungus manipulates spider behavior, resembling "zombie-ant fungi." Dr. Harry Evans, Emeritus Fellow at CAB International,
Newfound fungus infects and controls spiders, turning them into 'zombies'
A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to zombie-ant fungi.
Shy Cave Spiders Turned Into "Zombies" By Behavior-Changing Fungus
Some parasites exist only in the eyes of the world’s oldest sharks, while researchers have been researching fungus that survives by infecting spiders. Now, a new species of such a fungus has been described altering the behavior of its spider host,
Fungus named after David Attenborough turns spiders into mind-controlled 'zombies'
Scientists recently uncovered a new species of fungus that turns spiders into "zombies," manipulating their behavior before ultimately killing them. The fungus, named Gibellula attenboroughii in honor of renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough,
Fungus named after David Attenborough is zombifying spiders in Ireland
The spiders, which are most commonly known to hide themselves away, begin to act irregularly when they contract the fungus.
Scientists Discover a Fungus Turning Spiders Into Zombies
A new species of fungus straight out of a nightmare has been found lurking on the ceiling of an abandoned gunpowder storeroom in Northern Ireland, enmeshed in the body of an unlucky spider host.
Fungus Drives ‘Zombie’ Spiders Out Of Their Cave Lairs
Zombie horror series The Last of Us might feel a little more real after you learn about a fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombie" arachnids.
Fungus hijacks spiders’ brains, turns them into creepy ‘zombies’
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Scientists Identify Fungus Turning Spiders Into “Zombies” in Northern Ireland
A new fungal species found in Northern Ireland targets orb-weaving spiders, altering their behavior and creating a “zombie” effect.
Scientists Discover ‘Zombie Spiders’ in Irish Caves
Researchers have found a new species of fungi that infects spiders turning them into 'zombies' in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
'Mind-Controlling' Fungus Turns Spiders Into 'Zombies'
Scientists have discovered a fungal species that infects spiders and appears to control their behavior, compelling them to leave their usual hiding places before succumbing to the deadly infection. Found in caves across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland,
Mind-altering parasite takes control of host spiders before killing them
Researchers have highlighted a new type of mind-altering parasite that takes over spiders and changes how they act.
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The Last of Us style 'zombie-fungus' has now been confirmed in another species
The new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, found in Northern Ireland, has been officially recognized by scientists in a recent ...