Zombie Fungi: The Science Behind Fungal Infections of Insects and Other Animals
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Zombie Fungi: The Science Behind Fungal Infections of Insects and Other Animals
- Date:
- Monday, June 2, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- South Meeting Room
- Location:
- South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave)
- Audience:
- Adult Emerging Adult: 18-24 Year Olds High School Senior Citizen Teen
- Categories:
- Environmental Other
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Curious about the fungal infection from HBO's The Last of Us? Distinguish between fungal fact and fiction with Dr. Rytas Vilgalys, a mycologist and professor at Duke University and member of the Triangle Mycological Society. We’ll explore the real-world fungi like Ophiocordyceps unilateralis that infect ants and other insects, taking over their bodies and behaviors. Learn what scientists know (and are still discovering) about these “zombie fungi,” how they actually work, and whether a fungal pandemic is possible (spoiler: probably not… yet).