"The Last of Us: Fungi-Inspired Pandemic"

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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?

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In "The Last of Us ," a real fungus that infects insects is a harmful pathogen for humans due to a warming climate.

In Season 1 of the TV series, the zombies used tentacles to infect humans, but Season 2 reveals that the zombies have evolved into spreading the fungi through airborne spores.

As temperatures rise, some fungi may adapt to survive in warmer conditions, potentially making them more capable of infecting humans.

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