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Zombie fungi: Truths and untruths of Ophiocordyceps unilateralis

Cordyceps, the zombifying fungus in “The Last of Us,” is rooted in real science. Fortunately, though, it is not as harmful to humans and may even bolster people’s health.

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Investigating X-linked parkinsonism dystonia, the disease found only in Filipinos

Most prevalently seen in Panay Island of the Philippines, X-linked parkinsonism dystonia is a disease interestingly found only in Filipino people.