The idea of zombies has fascinated humans for centuries. Real-life parasites have been taking over the minds of insects for eons. April 25, 2025 The following is an excerpt from Rise of the Zombie ...

Zombies, it turns out, are real — and science journalist Mindy Weisberger can give you plenty of examples of them. She’s read up on the fungi that take over flies’ bodies, partially digesting them ...