FungiAndHealth

A mind-controlling fungus turning spiders into zombies—science fiction? Think again. Gibellula attenboroughii invades its host, altering its behavior before consuming it, much like black mold creeping through our homes, affecting human health in unseen ways. From cave-dwelling spiders to the air we breathe indoors, fungi are more powerful than we realize. Could they be shaping ecosystems—and even us?