In this week's episode of the Writer & Geek Show, we're exploring the mysterious and often deadly Cordyceps fungi.  Known to take over the bodies of ants and turn them into its host, but could this same fungi pose a threat to humans in the future?

We'll be examining the science behind the Cordyceps fungi, and how it has the ability to manipulate the behaviour of its host. We'll also be discussing the potential dangers of these fungi to humans, especially with the changing climate and the possibility of new strains emerging. And, we can't talk about Cordyceps without mentioning the hit video game, "The Last of Us", which has brought the Cordyceps fungi into popular culture.

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