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Mindy Weisberger's new book details the crafty worms, fungi, and other parasites that have learned to mind-control their hosts.

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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility Published: May 28, 2025 8:29am EDT • Updated: May 30, 2025 12:48pm EDT Bill Sullivan , Indiana University ...

Infection-causing fungi responsible for millions of deaths a year will spread significantly to new regions as the planet heats up, new research predicts —and the world is not prepared.