While parasites are known to manipulate the behaviour of ants, as well as various other creatures, to the human race, the idea of 'zombies' has been delegated entirely to the realm of science fiction. That is until now. As parasitologist Jaroslav … [Read more...]
Parasitic Fungus Possesses Ants For 48-Million-Years
The dirty German Messel Pit - home to one of the world's most splendid fossil collections, is at it again, this time producing startling new evidence of a devilish parasitic fungus, from deep within an ancient German forest. The ant-possessing … [Read more...]