Biologist reacts to The Last of Us

Did you know Cordyceps, the fungus from the video game and TV show, "The Last of Us," is real? Can Cordyceps infect humans? Do fungi actually form a hive mind? But, most importantly, how much of The Last of Us can happen in real life? University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute member Dr. Nick Keiser sits with us for an episode of Pop Culture Dunker to tell us how much of The Last of Us is fact versus fiction. Let's stay connected. -------------------------------------------- Follow us on Facebook:   / ufepi   Follow us on Instagram:   / uf_epi   Follow us on LinkedIn:   / emerging-pathogens-institute   Follow us on X: https://x.com/UF_EPI #TheLastOfUs #Science #ScienceFacts #Cordyceps #Fungi #Fungus #UFEPI