Podcasts about Ophiocordyceps

It's zombie season! At least if you're watching the new season of the fungal thriller “The Last of Us,” airing right now on Max, which chronicles what happens after a fungus turns most of humanity into zombies.It's fiction for us, but for some organisms on the planet, it's more like a documentary. The fungus that zombifies humanity in the show is based on Ophiocordyceps, a real fungal group that infects ants, takes over their brains and bodies, and turns them into spore factories.But this isn't the only example of real-life zombies. Science writer Mindy Weisberger found a whole book's worth of stories about horrifying and creative zombies and zombie-makers that inhabit the Earth, which she writes about in Rise of the Zombie Bugs: The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind-Control.Host Flora Lichtman sits down with Weisberger to talk about the creepy and inventive lifestyles of these parasites, and how studying these zombifiers can teach us about ourselves.Read an excerpt from Rise Of The Zombie Bugs.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.  Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Извънредно повторение на спешъл епизода по повод пускането на новия сеозн на The Last of us. Стартира новият сезон на The Last of Us, а ние се връщаме към един от най-обсъжданите ни спешъл епизоди! В това извънредно повторение ще се гмурнем отново в света на паразитите, гъбите и онези ужасяващо реални организми, които вдъхновяват постапокалиптичния сериал. Говорим за: - Ophiocordyceps unilateralis – истинската "зомбираща" гъба; - Slime mould – странният не-гъбен протагонист в интрото на сериала; - Бяс – най-смъртоносното заболяване познато на човека; - Toxoplasma gondii – паразит, който променя поведението на хората; - Паразити и насекоми, превърнати в биологични кукли; - Паразитни оси и вируси – реални кукловоди на чуждото съзнание. Споменато в епизода • Гъбата от сериала Ophiocordyceps unilateralis: https://youtu.be/P2XsRLmCrNc, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM5jf-8ekVA и https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/cordyceps-zombie-fungus-takes-over-ants • Това на Theme клипчето на сериала всъщност не е гъба – slime mould https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx3Uu1hfl6Q, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elqwn7k2Wwk, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40f7_93NIgA • Най-смъртоносното заболяване известно на човека – бяс (Лисавирус): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u5I8GYB79Y • Паразит кастрира раци и ги подчинява на волята си: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQdfBfqHnLs • Как да превърнеш охлюв в дискотека – Leucocloridium paradoxum: https://youtu.be/Go_LIz7kTok • Паразит превръща насекоми в празни обвивки, след което излиза от тях като пришълеца – Horsehair worm: https://youtu.be/N8PMej39M9s • “Летящите солници на смъртта” – Massospora cicadina по цикадите: https://www.sciencealert.com/fungal-hallucinogens-cause-cicadas-to-go-on-sex-binges-after-they-lose-their-genitals • 1/3 от населението на Земята: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/toxoplasmosis/epi.html може би е заразено с променящ съзнанието паразит – Toxoplasma gondii: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jM5jf-8ekVA Полово специфични ефекти: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/03/how-your-cat-is-making-you-crazy/308873/ • Истинските кукловоди на чуждото съзнание – паразитните оси: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYJpNLWlp8U, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMG-LWyNcAs и https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n4kt-hOpzc. Симбиоза с вируси Polydnavirus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasitoid_wasp#Mutualism_with_polydnavirus И обратното – вируси пречат на паразитни оси да заразяват гостоприемника: https://www.science.org/content/article/deadly-viruses-help-moths-and-butterflies-fight-parasitic-wasps • 10-те най изтънчени майнд контролери: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-QsT-U2d4k Космическо образование на световно ниво вече е достъпно и в България. ЕндуроСат, една от най-бързо развиващите се сателитна компании в Европа, в партньорство със Софийския университет, Военноморското училище във Варна и Военновъздушното в Долна Митрополия създадоха магистърска програма по „Космическо инженерство и технологии“ с изцяло практическа насоченост. Научи как да кандидатстваш в магистърска програма по „Космическо инженерство и технологии“ тук: https://newspacemasters.com #about #podcast В епизодите на Ratio Weekly, нашата импровизирана научна новинарска емисия, молекулярният биолог Никола Кереков в компанията на харизматичния водещ Петко Желязов ви представят най-новите открития и най-любопитните постижения в сферата на науката технологиите и медицината от изминалата седмица. В тази мини-серия на Ratio Podcast говорим за неща като това как да общуваме ефективно с котките, защо китовете се самоубиват и какво живее на Венера. Това е една от шестте серии на Ratio Podcast – един подкаст за любопитни хора. С негова помощ ще си сверите часовника за всичко най-ново в света на науката и културата и ще чуете неформални разговори, свързани или вдъхновени от наука.

Happy Halloween! In this special episode of The LIUniverse, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome back archaeology expert Hannah Liu, MEd to bring a scientific eye to the holiday and some of its most familiar denizens: witches, werewolves, zombies, black cats and even the Great Galactic Ghoul! As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). You'll learn all about this visitor from the Oort Cloud, including how we know where it came from. Hannah talks about how ancient people responded to the arrival of a comet, including how leaders have used them for their own political purposes, and Charles brings up the inclusion of Halley's Comet on the Bayeux tapestry. Then it's time for Chuck to introduce our theme for this special episode: how the superstitions of the past interact with the mysteries of science. You'll hear from Hannah about the history of Halloween and its beginning as the Druidic celebration of Sawen (or Samhain) marking the end of the harvest season. Jumping ahead in history, we look at the Salem Witch Trials of the 17th Century, and the “science” that was used to condemn innocent young women to death for behaviors the powers that be disapproved of. You'll also get serious answers to spooky questions like “Do full moons affect behavior?” (We're talking the behavior of moths, sea turtles and humans, rather than werewolves, although we do actually get into the possible origins of the wolfman myth as embodied in the Greek myth of Zeus and Lycaon with a minor digression into D&D and legendary DJ Wolfman Jack.) After witches and werewolves, what else could we talk about next than zombies? In this case, natural zombie spiders created by the sting of a parasitic Tarantula Hawk wasp, or zombie ants that have been infected by the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. And yes, somehow The Walking Dead and The Last of Us shamble into the discussion, although regarding the latter, Allen explains why cordyceps probably couldn't survive in a human host. Next up, we look at the connection between black cats and the holiday. Hannah brings up the traditions of cats as “Witch's Familiars” and shapeshifters, and Chuck reminds us of the moment when we saw a cat transform into Professor McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. You'll hear about how STS-13, which was slated to be the thirteenth mission of the Space Shuttle, was renamed STS-41-C, in an attempt to avoid any superstition or reminder of the ill-fated Apollo 13. There was an alternate mission patch that featured an illustration of the shuttle landing under a giant black cat, referencing the mission's original designation, STS-13; and that the day the mission returned was April 13, 1984, which was a Friday the 13th. Speaking of space, Hannah asks Chuck about the concept of “The Great Galactic Ghoul,” the fictitious space monster blamed for the failure of nearly every probe sent to Mars by the Soviet Union, Japan, and even NASA between 1988 and 1999. Out of 10 missions, only 2 US probes landed successfully on the Red Planet. Since then, while the Ghoul did claim a few more victims including two missions by the UK, it seems to have gone into hiding, since the US has had multiple successful missions, as has China with their Tianwen lander and Zhurong rover, India, Russia, the European Space Agency, and the UAE. Finally, to end our special HaLIUween episode, Chuck brings up Albert Einstein's term, “Spooky Action at a Distance,” which he coined derisively to describe the physics concept known as quantum entanglement that he dismissed but has since been proven to exist. We hope you enjoyed this special episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas – AlexL1024, Public Domain Diagram of the Oort Cloud – NASA, Public Domain Halley's Comet on the Bayeux tapestry – 11th century English embroiderers, Public Domain Irish hero Fionn fighting Aillen on Samhain – Beatrice Elvery, Public Domain Later depiction of the Salem Witch Trials – Joseph E, Public Domain Painting of the Aos Sí – John Duncan, Public Domain Ant infected with Ophiocordyceps unilateralis – Denis Zabin Tarantula Hawk wasp – Davehood, Public Domain STS-13 alternate mission patch –  Bp1222 Mars Climate Orbiter, unit error victim – NASA/JPL, Public Domain Purported face on Mars – Viking 1, NASA, Public Domain Better image of the same feature – NASA / JPL / Malin Space Science Systems, Public Domain China's Tianwen lander and Zhurong rover – China News Service #TheLIUniverse #CharlesLiu #AllenLiu #HannahLiu #SciencePodcast #AstronomyPodcast #Halloween #Samhain #Sawen #witches #werewolves #zombies #blackcats #GreatGalacticGhoul #SalemWitchTrials #Ophiocordycepsunilateralis #zombieantfungus #TarantulaHawkwasp #STS13 #CometC2023A3 #CometTsuchinshanAtlas #HalleysComet #BayeuxTapestry

Welcome to the first episode of our four-part mini-series all about nature! In this series, we'll be exploring some of the most fascinating and mysterious aspects of the natural world. To start things off, Fraser takes a deep dive into the strange and sometimes eerie world of fungus.Fungi are some of the most diverse and unusual life forms on the planet. They can be found everywhere, from the food on our plates to the deepest forests. But in this episode, we're not just talking about ordinary mushrooms—we're exploring some of the weirdest, wildest, and most dangerous fungi in existence. You'll hear surprising facts about how fungi survive in extreme environments and the bizarre ways they interact with other species.The focus of this episode, however, is one of the most unsettling fungi in the world: Ophiocordyceps, better known as the zombie fungus. This real-life horror story comes from the insect world, where Ophiocordyceps infects ants and other insects, controlling their movements and turning them into mindless "zombies." You'll discover how the fungus invades its host, manipulates their behaviour, and ultimately forces them into a gruesome fate, all in the name of spreading its spores.If you're curious about the strange and sometimes creepy side of nature, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the world of fungus and uncover the secrets behind one of the most terrifying organisms on Earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The latest science on tackling hormone imbalances.  I'd love to know what you thought about the episode in the comments! Watch/Read Next… How to Use Thyroid Supplements: https://drruscio.com/thyroid-supplements/  Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause: https://drruscio.com/bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy/  How Being in Nature Reduces Stress: https://drruscio.com/nature-reduces-stress/  Reduce Stress Inflammation in 5 Steps: https://drruscio.com/reduce-stress-inflammation/  Improve Your Sleep Efficiancy: https://drruscio.com/improve-sleep-efficiency/  EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/    Timestamps 01:13 Gluten-free dieting  09:19 How chemicals impact thyroid function 11:40 Balancing risks with benefits  15:15 Heavy metal exposure on thyroid  16:20 Vitamin D for thyroid autoimmunity  17:51 Selenium supplementation for Hashimoto's 18:53 Cordyceps for Hashimoto's 20:39 Black cohosh for menopause  21:37 Meditation & mindfulness for sleep & stress   Featured Studies  Effect of gluten-free diet on autoimmune thyroiditis progression in patients with no symptoms or histology of celiac disease: a meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37554764/  An Italian prospective multicenter survey on patients suspected of having non-celiac gluten sensitivity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24885375/  Exposure to pesticides and the risk of hypothyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37752464/  Dietary Intake of Endocrine Disrupting Substances Presents in Environment and Their Impact on Thyroid Function - PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7998837/  Associations between exposure to phthalates and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women during early pregnancy: A pilot case-control study in China: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36642176/  Systematic Review of the Effects of Blueberry on Cognitive Performance as We Age: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30941401/  The effect of blueberry interventions on cognitive performance and mood: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30999017/  Fish intake, n-3 fatty acid body status, and risk of cognitive decline: a systematic review and a dose-response meta-analysis of observational and experimental studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34605891/   Impact of lead exposure on the thyroid glands of individuals living in high- or low-lead exposure areas: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36961188/  Therapeutic effect of vitamin D in Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a prospective, randomized and controlled clinical trial in China: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37969187/  Effects of vitamin D supplementation on autoantibodies and thyroid function in patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38206745/  Clinical efficacy of selenium supplementation in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis: A systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37335715/  Efficacy and safety of Ophiocordyceps sinensis in the treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37854714/ Black cohosh extracts in women with menopausal symptoms: an updated pairwise meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37192826/  Omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids as a potential treatment for reducing dysmenorrhoea pain: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37545015/  Behavioral interventions for improving sleep outcomes in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36067398/  Mindfulness and emotion regulation--an fMRI study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23563850/  Get the Latest Updates Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRusciodc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drrusciodc/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/drmichaelrusciodc  DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript is available on YouTube by clicking the “Show transcript” button on the bottom right of the video.

Ingrid og Jørgen snakker (mest) løst og (litt) fast om parasitter og vertskap. Fra zombiesoppen i serien "The last of us", drar vi på vandring videre gjennom noen av verdens (ekte) parasitter. Bli med på parasittekspedisjon! Referanser:1.Backman I. “The Last of Us” Apocalypse Is Not Realistic, But Rising Threat of Fungal Pathogens Is. Yale school of medicine - webpage. 2023.2.Del Brutto OH, Garcia HH. Taenia solium Cysticercosis--The lessons of history. J Neurol Sci. 2015;359(1-2):392-5.3.Hughes DP, Andersen SB, Hywel-Jones NL, Himaman W, Billen J, Boomsma JJ. Behavioral mechanisms and morphological symptoms of zombie ants dying from fungal infection. BMC Ecol. 2011;11:13.4.Kintzen W. The Caduceus Motif and The Guinea Worm. JAMA. 1968;203(3):234-.5.Pontoppidan MB, Himaman W, Hywel-Jones NL, Boomsma JJ, Hughes DP. Graveyards on the move: the spatio-temporal distribution of dead ophiocordyceps-infected ants. PLoS One. 2009;4(3):e4835.6.Rosania K. Tricking rats into liking cats. Lab Anim (NY). 2011;40(10):288.7.Saevik BK, Krontveit RI, Eggen KP, Malmberg N, Thoresen SI, Prestrud KW. Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in pet cats in Norway and risk factors for seropositivity. J Feline Med Surg. 2015;17(12):1049-56.8.Webster JP. Rats, cats, people and parasites: the impact of latent toxoplasmosis on behaviour. Microbes Infect. 2001;3(12):1037-45.9.Wilcox RA, Whitham EM. The symbol of modern medicine: why one snake is more than two. Ann Intern Med. 2003;138(8):673-710 Save the guinea-worm-foundation: http://www.deadlysins.com/guinea-worm11 Ophiocordyceps unilateralis - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⁣Why is the MSN obsessed with Fungus that includes next plandemic, a solve to sequester Carbon Dioxide, used to replace oil, used to clean up toxic spills, part of gene modification ie crisper case nine, cause for a zombie outbreak, to make new pharmaceuticals, treat depression and even mind control / next computer. Is this a cover for the poison poke nano tech self-assembling synthetic / black goo biology activated by 5G? With all said, I think everyone should grow mushrooms. When I was getting my MBA, I knew one of the top mushroom farmers in the US and was educated on mushrooms. But, what is good, appears can be used for evil or at least a cover story. How Can Fungus be used for Evil Neurotoxic Fungal Strains: Some fungi produce neurotoxins that can affect the brain and nervous system. By isolating and weaponizing these toxins, unscrupulous individuals could potentially create mind-altering substances or develop methods for controlling human behavior. Spreading Fungal Infections: Certain fungi, such as the Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, are known to infect and manipulate the behavior of insects. If a similar fungal pathogen were to evolve and infect humans, it might be possible to exert some level of control over their actions. Environmental Manipulation: Fungi play crucial roles in ecosystems, including decomposition, nutrient cycling, and symbiotic relationships with plants. If someone were to engineer or introduce a highly aggressive fungal species capable of rapidly overtaking natural ecosystems, it could disrupt the balance of nature, leading to widespread ecological damage and potentially affecting human populations indirectly. Genetic Manipulation: Through genetic engineering, it may be conceivable to modify the genetic makeup of fungi to enhance their pathogenicity, toxin production, or ability to interact with the human body. These modified fungi could then be released into the environment to exert mind-control effects or cause harm Save Souls from a Tshirt: https://sjwellfire.com/shop/ Join our newsletter: https://sjwellfire.com/ Gab: https://gab.com/sjwellfire. Support us to save souls via the news: https://sjwellfire.com/support/. or scott@sjwellfire.com paypal Prepare: https://sjwellfire.com/partners/

Wykład dr hab. Marty Wrzosek, Kawiarnia Naukowa Festiwalu Nauki, 21 stycznia 2019 [0h59min] https://wszechnica.org.pl/wyklad/grzyby-w-ewolucyjnej-grze-o-zycie/ Biolożka opowiada w trakcie wykładu o różnych strategiach wytworzonych w toku ewolucji przez grzyby, które umożliwiają im przetrwanie Przejąć kontrolę nad ciałem owada w celu rozsiadania zarodników? A może gdy w środowisku brakuje niezbędnych składników odżywczych, skorzystać z pomocy bakterii? Grzyby w toku ewolucji wykształciły wiele umiejętności, które umożliwiają przetrwanie ich poszczególnych gatunków. Opowiedziała o nich w Kawiarni Naukowej Festiwalu Nauki dr hab. Marta Wrzosek. Biolożka mówiła o różnych strategiach, które umożliwiają grzybom zwyciężanie w konkurencji o potrzebne do życia zasoby i skuteczne rozmnażanie. W trakcie wykładu można było dowiedzieć się, w jaki sposób grzyby rywalizują między sobą o niezbędne do życia pokarmy oraz dlaczego ich różnorodność gatunkowa w ekosystemie sprzyja przetrwaniu gatunków. Prelegentka cofnęła się też setki milionów lat wstecz do epoki dewonu, kiedy niektóre grzyby przybierały znacznie większe niż obecnie rozmiary. Dlaczego zniknęły? Okazuje się, że ich zagładę spowodowało pojawienie się na lądzie żarłocznych kręgowców. Dużą część wystąpienia naukowczyni poświęciła zachowaniom pasożytniczym i symbiotycznym obserwowanym wśród grzybów. Gatunki takie jak Entomophthora muscae (Owadomorek muszy) czy Ophiocordyceps unilateralis zabijają owady, żeby rozsiać swoje zarodniki. Inne pasożytują na nich, nie zabijając żywiciela. Istnieją też gatunki grzybów zabójcze dla owadów, ale żyjące w symbiozie z roślinami. Część z nich nie przetrwałaby z kolei bez potrzebnym im do życia bakterii. Znajdź nas: https://www.facebook.com/WszechnicaFWW1/ https://anchor.fm/wszechnicaorgpl---historia https://anchor.fm/wszechnica-fww-nauka https://wszechnica.org.pl/ #grzyby #kawiarnianaukowa

On this week's episode of the pod, we take a detour from science into science fiction and discuss whether the premise of the hit video game and HBO series, The Last of Us, could ever be a reality! We are joined by infectious disease expert, Doctor Neuro, to tackle the topic. We start with some mycology and entomology and chat about Cordyceps and Ophiocordyceps, colloquially called "zombie-ant fungus" and how they, luckily, cannot infect humans. We shift gears to immunology, specifically, differences in ant and human immune systems and why it is highly unlikely that humans could ever be infected with these fungal pathogens. We suspend reality for a hypothetical scenario in which these fungi could infect humans and the ways our bodies might respond. We talk about vaccines for fungal pathogens and how they could potentially be developed. We also discuss how climate change may accelerate the emergence of pathogens and subsequent implications for human health. You do not want to miss this! Help support the podcast by participating in our listener survey. This is your chance to give us your feedback on the pod and our advertisers. As an added bonus, anyone who completes the survey will be entered to win a $500 Amazon gift card. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/airwave Check us out on Substack and Instagram: www.theunbiasedscipod.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/unbiasedscipod Interested in advertising with us? Please reach out to advertising@airwavemedia.com, with “Unbiased Science” in the subject line. PLEASE NOTE: The discussion and information provided in this podcast are for general educational, scientific, and informational purposes only and are not intended as, and should not be treated as, medical or other professional advice for any particular individual or individuals. Every person and medical issue is different, and diagnosis and treatment requires consideration of specific facts often unique to the individual. As such, the information contained in this podcast should not be used as a substitute for consultation with and/or treatment by a doctor or other medical professional. If you are experiencing any medical issue or have any medical concern, you should consult with a doctor or other medical professional. Further, due to the inherent limitations of a podcast such as this as well as ongoing scientific developments, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information or analysis provided in this podcast, although, of course we always endeavor to provide comprehensive information and analysis. In no event may Unbiased Science or any of the participants in this podcast be held liable to the listener or anyone else for any decision allegedly made or action allegedly taken or not taken allegedly in reliance on the discussion or information in this podcast or for any damages allegedly resulting from such reliance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's episode 50 ya'll! We're halfway to 100 and just a couple weeks shy of our year anniversary so we're celebrating with some bonus content that will be announced shortly so keep an eye on our socials. In the meantime, kick back with us, grip and rip into your favorite canned beverage, and listen to this week's stories. Liv covers the (unfortunately fake) news story of Andrew Carlssin, the time traveling inside trader from 2256. And Nicole covers the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis that inspired the hit video game and show The Last of Us.This week's sources:https://www.scotsman.com/news/anyone-can-be-fooler-world-2463575https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/insider-trading/https://web.archive.org/web/20030416023843/https://entertainment.yahoo.com/entnews/wwn/20030319/104808600007.htmlhttps://www.verywellhealth.com/benefits-of-cordyceps-89441https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralis Thank you so much for showing up and listening each week, we couldn't put out the content we do without the support of our audience. Be sure to follow us on our social media:Instagram and Facebook: SorryIfWeMadeItWeirdTwitter: @WeMadeItWeirdYouTube: SorryIfWeMadeItWeirdTiktok: siwmiw_podRep your favorite weirdos and get your SIWMIW merch here: https://www.sorryifwemadeitweird.com/If you enjoy the content we put out and want to support us financially, you can tip us/buy us a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/sorryifwemadeitweirdIf you'd like to make a recurring monthly donation AND get access to exclusive bonus content you can join us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sorryifwemadeitweird?fan_landing=true&view_as=publicHave a weird personal story you'd like to share? Or perhaps a topic recommendation or drink recipe you'd like us to try? Or maybe you just want to ask us a question or comment on a previous episode? Either way we love hearing from you! Send us an email at: sorryifwemadeitweird@gmail.com.Intro and outro music by: cascreativearts on Fiverr

Yeah, we’re looking looking at the past two Joel and Ellie shows to dig deep into the show versus the game. Sam is now on the gaming bandwagon of pain. Sam also gives Moze a spoiler-rich Q&A about that quantum leap Marvel film. Moze gets educated on a potential gem about werewolves. Sam Adams and Philip Mozolak.

Yeah, we’re looking looking at the past two Joel and Ellie shows to dig deep into the show versus the game. Sam is now on the gaming bandwagon of pain. Sam also gives Moze a spoiler-rich Q&A about that quantum leap Marvel film. Moze gets educated on a potential gem about werewolves. Sam Adams and Philip Mozolak.

What is the likelihood of an apocalypse like the one of “The Last of Us” actually happening? Dr. Cameron Carlson of the Zombie Research Society told the “Something Offbeat” podcast that one of the greatest zombie risks may be hiding in litter boxes. Carlson and host Mike Rogers also discussed the real-life Ophiocordyceps unilateralis fungus that inspired the pandemic depicted in the ‘Last of Us' video game and HBO show.

Mykologen Hanna Johannesson om zombiesvampen i The Last of Us, Ophiocordyceps och det verkliga svamphotet. I serien The Last of Us tar svamporganismer över människokroppen, hur rimligt är det scenariot? Vi pratar med Hanna Johannesson professor i Mykologi om de infekterade myrorna, psykedeliska svampar och den sjungande svampen! Programledare: David Druid och Linnea Wikblad

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Tras el reciente estreno en la plataforma de Streaming HBO, de la serie The Last Of Us, basada en el videojuego del mismo título, vamos a profundizar en el tipo de hongo en el cual se basa la serie, cuyo nombre exacto es Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, y el cual es real, de cómo este y otros existentes similares, podrían afectar a los seres humanos, ocasionando un desastre mundial, del que las posibilidades de sobrevivir serían escasas... Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Four unlikely heroes, Axel Gorm, Yurei Furnaough, Hero Phestus and Ophiocordyceps, or Cordy for short, embark on an epic quest to (try to) save all of existence! Link: https://shows.acast.com/dunces-and-droogons RSS Feed: https://access.acast.com/rss/638d7f1168194d0011ebda76/

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One of the most famous mushrooms of all time is actually worth its weight in gold because of its rarity - Ophiocordyceps sinensis. This mushroom is also called caterpillar fungus, yartsa gunbu, or winter worm summer grass, and is a fungus that takes over a ghost moth larva and sprouts a mushroom out of its head. It's collected all around the Himalayan mountains as high as 10,500 feet above sea level. Today on the show we bring on Harvard entomologist ‪Zhengyang Wang‬ who focuses on the actual ghost moth insect (Thitarodes shambalaensis) portion of the zombie fungus relationship. He's already identified new species and is on the mission to sequence them all! We cover: - 101 on Ophiocordyceps sinensis- The current economic impact of the caterpillar fungus (Ophiocordyceps sinensis)- The range of where they grow- What insects to Ophiocordyceps sinensis grow on- The illegal blackmarket trade of this mushroom - The relationship between the different plants, insects and fungi- Cracking the code on how to cultivate these mushrooms- The lifecycle of this mushroom- The future of genetic and metabolic sequencing for this fungus, plant, and insect relationship- And so mush more!www.mushroomrevival.comWe are a functional mushroom company and make 100% certified USDA Organic and Vegan mushroom supplements. We are transparent with our lab results, and use actual fruiting bodies aka mushrooms! We provide our supplements in tincture, capsule, powder, and delicious gummy form. Energy (Cordyceps): Need a little pick-me-up before a workout or when you're picking up your kids from school? The Energy Cordyceps is the mushy match for you.Focus (Lion's Mane):  Needing a little more focus in your daily life? Lion's Mane is known to be the mushroom for the brain and may support cognitive function.Calm (Reishi): Looking for some tranquility and zen in your life? Reishi will bring you into the zen state of mind you've been searching for.Daily 10 (Mushroom Mix): It's like having 10 bodyguard mushrooms fighting off all those bad guys. This is a good place to start as it contains all of the daily mushies you need. Not sure where to begin? Take our mushroom quiz here.Use code ‘PODTREAT' for a 30% discount.

How does one of the most diverse groups on the planet, the ants, interact with the extremely diverse group of microbes that live on and inside them? On this episode, we talk to Corrie Moreau, a professor of entomology at Cornell University, about the diversity and influence of microbes in ants. For Corrie, these microbes are a sort of internal rainforest, whose presence directly impacts the lives of the ants who carry them. Many ant-microbe relationships have evolved over millions of years, resulting in specialized interactions – from fungus-farming in leaf cutter ants, to insect mind control by the Ophiocordyceps fungus, to distortion of insect reproduction by Wolbachia bacteria. We also chat with Corrie about science communication, and how making biology a welcoming and diverse place will inspire the next generation of researchers and promote greater trust in science by the public. Cover art: Keating Shahmehri

Sie sind unter uns. Und in uns. Parasiten faszinieren die Menschheit seit jeher - und sie gelten als eher unangenehme Mitbewohner. Der Befall mit einem parasitisch lebenden Organismus schädigt betroffene Lebewesen per Definition, ist für die Biologie aber dafür umso spannender. Zwischen Parasiten und den von ihn terrorisierten Wirten findet ein regelrechtes evolutionäres Wettrüsten statt, das in der Konsequenz zu einer unfassbaren Vielfalt dieser Art des Zusammenlebens zwischen verschiedenen Arten geführt hat. Von simplem Anzapfen pflanzlicher Leitungsbahnen, um sich die eigene Photosynthese zu sparen bis hin zu Neuroparasiten, die ihre Wirte zu willenlosen Sklaven machen hat die Evolution Interaktionen zwischen Lebewesen hervorgebracht, die gleichermaßen unglaublich und gruselig sind. Höchste Zeit also, dass wir uns in Folge 24 einmal näher mit dem Phänomen des Parasitismus beschäftigen. QuellenMora C et al. (2011) How Many Species Are There on Earth and in the Ocean?. PLOS Biology. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1001127Knight, K. (2013). How pernicious parasites turn victims into zombies. Journal of Experimental Biology. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.083162Hughes, D. P., & Libersat, F. (2019). Parasite manipulation of host behavior. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.12.001Andersen S.B. et al. (2012) Disease Dynamics in a Specialized Parasite of Ant Societies. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0036352Bildquellen:Coverbild: Ant killed by Ophiocordyceps fungus, Katja Schulz (treegrow), CC BY 2.0 via flickr.comBolitophagus reticulatus: Siga, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSchlupfwespe: Valerius007, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsEchinococcus multilocularis: Alan R Walker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsOphiocordyceps unilaterales: David P. Hughes, Maj-Britt Pontoppidan, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia CommonsToxoplasma gondii: Public DomainPlasmodium malariae: Public DomainHarnröhrenwelse: Public Domain

In this episode we will be a Halloween inspired episode as requested by somebody. Even though this is an extremely unlikely scenario, and I typically don't do those, because its a fun seasonal thing we will take a look at this as a sort of sun aside.https://the-vampire-donor-hub.fandom.com/wiki/Ancient_Greek_Vampireshttps://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-zombieshttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bovine_spongiform_encephalopathyhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralishttps://www.britannica.com/science/neurotoxinhttps://www.cdc.gov/parasites/toxoplasmosis/gen_info/faqs.htmldarthmalius421@gmail.com

Today on Mushroom Hour we are joined by adventurer and mycologist Danny Haelewaters PhD. Danny Haelewaters holds a Bachelor's in Veterinary Sciences, a Master of Science in biology, and a PhD in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. During his Masters program he developed a new technology to analyze forensic relevant fungi in casework at the Netherlands Forensic Institute. Between 2012 and 2018, he worked at the Farlow Herbarium of the Harvard University Herbaria (Cambridge, MA) as a PhD student. In 2018, he did a short postdoc at the University of South Bohemia in the Czech Republic, and from November 2018 until late 2020 he was a USDA-funded postdoctoral research assistant at Purdue University, where he worked on characterizing the fungal microbiota of Romaine lettuce. Currently he works at Ghent University as a junior postdoctoral fellow on a project dealing with Laboulbeniales associated with bat flies. In addition, he  writes popular science articles for different sources. Since the very beginning of his student career at Ghent University (Belgium), he has has loved the interdisciplinary research in biology. It probably contributed to his choice to study the ecto-parasitic Laboulbeniales fungus. I'm excited to learn more about these unique organisms as well as the secrets of other little-known parasitic fungi. TOPICS COVERED:From Vet to MycologistFungal Inspiration at the University of GhentDiscovering LaboulbenialesUncovering Phylogeny of Rare, Microscopic FungiBat Fly Research in PanamaTripartite System of Bats, Bat Flies and FungiFuture of Laboulbeniales Research on Bat FliesOther Entomopathogens Including HerpomycesPhysiology of LaboubienialesInvasive Species & "Enemy Release” HypothesisImportance of Conserving Fungal PathogensExploring Laboubeniales as a BioControl AgentDiscovering new Clades of Cryptic Fungal OrganismsUnderstudied Habitats (Romaine Lettuce & Dead Bodies?!)EPISODE RESOURCES:Danny Haelewaters Website: http://www.dannyhaelewaters.com/Danny Haelewaters Twitter: https://twitter.com/dhaelewa/Laboulbeniales (Fungal Order): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaboulbenialesHerpomyces (Fungal Genus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HerpomycesBeauveria bassiana (Fungal Species): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beauveria_bassianaMetarhizium brunneum (Fungal Species Complex):https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metarhizium_brunneumOphiocordyceps (Fungal Genus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps

Over one million specimens of fungi share a space known as the Fungarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It is the largest collection of dried fungi in the world with specimens as old as the 1700s.Today we welcome lead mycologist Tuula Niskanen, and Fungarium curator Lee Davies to spotlight this important collection. We discuss when, where, why, and how fungi from all over the world are collected, studied and preserved. Topics Covered:How the Kew Fungarium is curated and maintained The value and importance of saving physical specimensShelf life and preservation methods of fungi in the form of spores, mycelium and fruiting bodiesSpecimen highlightsThe Kew Gardens State of the World's Fungi ReportHow citizen science can help and benefit from Kew   Show notes:Access the Fungarium: https://herbtrack.science.kew.org/searchIMI database: http://www.herbimi.info/herbimi/home.htmBeyond the Gardens short virtual tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9HitGBVlIYState of The World's Fungi: https://stateoftheworldsfungi.org/Ophiocordyceps taylorii photo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tBG__EwAt-vH1kjI2qAbxckRJovJPBAv/view?usp=sharingHongos de Patagonia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yya-bvYTSas 

Today on the Mushroom Hour Podcast we are joined by Dr. Michael Perlin, Professor in Biology at the University of Louisville. Dr. Perlin's interests drew him to study host/pathogen interactions at the University of Chicago and his PhD work centered on the evolution of bacterial resistance to certain classes of antibiotics/antimicrobials. As he was near to completing his degree, a friend of his stopped by the lab and introduced him to a different microbial system: a fungal pathogen that infects flowering species in the Carnation family and replaces the pollen of the flower with fungal spores. From that point he was hooked. Over the years he has continued to work on bacterial resistance, but in the last 10 years, he has shifted the focus of his lab exclusively to that on fungal plant pathogens, with projects encompassing three different types of pathogens on different hosts and the use of the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, as a model tool in the exploration of some questions more easily investigated in this well-developed system. Dr. Perlin has roughly 70 peer-reviewed scientific articles in reputable journals, including Nature; mBio; BMC Genomics; Genes, Genomes, Genetics (GGG); Fungal Genetics and Biology; Journal of Bacteriology; Eukaryotic Cell; and Molecular Microbiology. As a member of a number of scientific organizations and a prolific teacher and mentor, Dr. Perlin has a far-reaching influence on his field and has directly played a role in the careers of many PhD students. I'm excited to learn more about how fungal phytopathogens that have a massive impact on human culture.   TOPICS COVERED:   Journey into the Life Sciences   Influence of Dr. Stephen Lerner   Antibiotic Era & Understanding Microbial Evolution in Preventing Antibiotic ResistanceFungal Phytopathogen Interactions   Emerging Disease from Fungal Plant Pathogens as Primary Threat to Modern Human Society   Physiology and Life Cycle of Smut Fungi  Systems Studied Over Three Decades of Research at University of Louisville  Extrapolating Insights from Fungal Pathogens to Other Systems  Dimorphic Switch from Benign Yeast Form to Infectious Filamentous Form  Signaling Pathways in Cells Triggering Dimorphic Transformation  Precautionary Principle in Science   Protein “Effectors” Produced by Pathogens that Manipulate Hosts   Perlin Lab and Collaborative Science   Studying Mitochondria Inheritance in Model Fungal Systems   EPISODE RESOURCES:   Dr. Perlin Website: https://louisville.edu/biology/faculty/perlin   Stephen Lerner (Inspiration): https://photoarchive.lib.uchicago.edu/db.xqy?one=apf1-10357.xml   Microbotryum violaceum (fungus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbotryum_violaceum   Ustilago maydis (fungus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_smut   Coccidia (pathogen): https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/coccidia   Ophiocordyceps unilateralis (fungus): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralis   

Stāsta LLU Veterinārmedicīnas fakultātes dekāns, Pārtikas un vides higiēnas institūta vadošais pētnieks, profesors Kaspars Kovaļenko. Dažādu dzīvnieku sugu mijiedarbība dabā notiek nepārtraukti un, iespējams, līdzīgai divu sugu mijiedarbībai ir ļoti liela nozīme daudzšūnu organismu evolūcijā jau vairāku miljardu gadu garumā. Kā vienu no plašāk izplatītajiem divu sugu mijiedarbības piemēriem var uzskatīt šūnas organellas mitohondrija un saimniekšūnas simbiozi, kas aizsākās aptuveni pirms diviem miljardiem gadu, visticamākais, neilgi pēc straujas skābekļa koncentrācijas paaugstināšanās atmosfērā, kas lielai daļai tajā laikā dzīvojošajiem organismiem bija nāvējoši. Kopš tā laika eikariotu (vienšūņu, dzīvnieku, augu, sēņu u.c.) šūnās mitinās simbiotiska baktērija, ko sau cam par Mitohondriju, kas nodrošina šūnām enerģiju, pārveidojot glikozi līdz šūnām izmantojama ATP (Adenozīna trifosfāta), bet analizējot mitohondriālo DNS mēs redzam, ka tuvākie radinieki šīm organellām, šķiet, ir proteobaktērijas. Bez šīm organellām dzīvība uz zemes, kādu mēs to pazīstam, nebūtu. Protams, dabā pastāv arī citas, mums labāk zināmas, simbiozes formas, piemēram, parazītisms, mutuālisms, komensiālisms. Ja aptuveni zinām, kas ir parazītisms, tad mutuālisms ir divu sugu simbiozes forma, kad abas sugas gūst labumu, piemēram, bites un ziedaugi vai komensiālisms, kad viena suga izmanto otras sugas resursus, tai nekaitējot, piemēram pielipējzivs un haizivis. Daudzi dzīvnieki citas sugas izmanto barības ieguvei vai aizsardzībai. Piemēram, dzīvnieku, tai skaitā cilvēku zarnās mitinās milzīgs daudzums dažādu baktēriju, mikroskopisko sēņu un vīrusu. Termīti audzē sēnes, skudras rūpējas par laputīm, savukārt sēnes mēdz izmantot kukaiņus, lai izsētu savas sporas plašākā reģionā, te kā interesantāko piemēru var minēt Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, kas parazitē skudrās, un neilgi pirms sēnes augļķermeņa veidošanās liek skudrām uzrāpties pēc iespējas augstāk, iestiprināties ar žokļiem augā un tad no skudras galvas izdīgst sēnes augļķermenis, kas izsēj sporas. Sienāžus izmanto ūdenī dzīvojoša nematomorfa, ko tautā sauc par zirga matiem, šis parazīts oliņas dēj ūdenī, bet, ja tās kāpuru nejauši apēd sienāzis, tajā attīstās pieaugušais indivīds, kas, izmantojot specifiskas signālmolekulas, liek sienāzim lēkt ūdenī, kur tas noslīkst... No sienāža ķermeņa izlien garš tārps, kas vairākas reizes var pārsniegt paša sienāža garumu, un parazītiskā tārpa reproduktīvais cikls var sākties no jauna. Arī Homo sapiens jeb saprātīgais cilvēks ir suga, kas pakļāvusi daudzas citas sugas. Pirmā suga, ko pakļāva cilvēki, bija vilki. Vairāk un plašāk - ierakstā.

How do you say Ophiocordyceps? Cause I love when real science pushes into fiction. Learn how by listening to this episode of Society Secrets. Summer and I chat about her book The Mutant Mushroom Takeover. Spoiler: There is a sequel!

Cordyceps is a zombie mushroom from the Himalayas with astounding benefits As one of the most sought after ingredients in Chinese Medicine It increases ATP Helps asthma sufferers by decreasing lung inflammation And modulates the immune system, both increasing killer cells and dampening auto immune disease Oh and it is kind of like Viagra too Notes: Cordycepts and Fermented Ginseng: https://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2014/2/beat-fatigue-and-boost-atp-production-with-powerful-herbal-duo Self Hacked Mitochondrial Function: https://selfhacked.com/blog/natural-ways-to-improve-mitochondrial-function/ Self Hacked Cordycep: https://selfhacked.com/blog/introduction-to-cordyceps/ Traditional uses and medicinal potential of Cordyceps sinensis of Sikkim: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3121254/ Missing pieces in the story of a caterpillar fungus — Ophiocordyceps sinensis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03449442 Good Cordyceps Write up: https://healthjade.com/benefits-cordyceps-sinensis-mushroom/ Cordyceps hunting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXLXkWmHbD0 Cordyceps Season Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgctMBcoQ1E Bhutan Cordyceps Mini-Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLvnw85X8G4 Cordyceps Products: What you need to know: https://www.nammex.com/difference-cordyceps-mycelium-fruiting-body/ QUAX WEBSITE: http://www.quaxpodcast.com QUAX YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtXpRH1DhwWwxoIivprk7ww TWITTER: https://twitter.com/QuaxPod FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Quax-Podcast-105724194245591 Music by Jenny Jahlee from Live at KBOO

The Maniac crew has forged forth into the Quoaxtal Rainforest in search of a witch they have been quested to find. Along the way, they have let loose an invasive species into the environment, pissed off a man-eating corpse flower, got lost, found an old acquaintance and ran into a horde of Ophiocordyceps zombies in the span of two days! Save The D8 has a discord now! You come hang out with us and other listeners at our Discord page! LINK Special Thanks to our Patreon Supporters: Robert Speewack, Kit Curtis and Shelby Boggess! You can support us at our Patreon @: https://www.patreon.com/savethed8pod You can also get a 20% discount on Battlebards by using this link: https://battlebards.com/#/register/SAVETHED8 Additional Soundscapes: Jungle/ Jungle Campfire by: Michael Ghelfi --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/savethed8pod/support

Formigas podem ter seu comportamento profundamente alterado por um fungo, o Ophiocordyceps, e passar a servir, mesmo depois de sua morte, como instrumento de propagação para o fungo, contaminando outras formigas. A denominação de formigas-zumbis faz referência aos zumbis da ficção e, curiosamente, acabaram inspirando, por sua vez, os zumbis mais recentes do jogo "The Last of Us". Neste episódio, Jeferson Arenzon e Marco Idiart, ambos do Departamento de Física da UFRGS, conversam com Raquel Gontijo Loreto sobre este fascinante comportamento (que não ocorre somente com formigas), suas origens, mecanismos e mistérios. Raquel é bióloga e mestre em entomologia pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa, doutora pela Penn State University e agora post-doc no Institute Pasteur em Paris, tendo trabalhado por muito tempo com as interações entre essas formigas e o Ophiocordyceps. Produção e edição: Jeferson Arenzon Créditos da Imagem: David P. Hughes (Penn State University)

Hoy daremos un paseo por una típica casa embrujada. Los invito a apagar las luces, a sentarse en algún lugar cómodo y a disfrutar de esta historia en silencio. Hablaremos de arañas gigantes droagadas, sonidos fantasmagóricos del inframundo y zombis tropicales. Y claro, no me hago cargo de sus pesadillas. Este es el primer especial de Halloween de La Ciencia Pop *** La Ciencia Pop es auspiciado por Más Audio, donde cuentan con la tecnología más avanzada y los más cómodos y modernos audífonos de origen alemán. Con los mejores precios del mercado, tecnología de punta y un servicio de primer nivel, en Más Audio te pueden ayudar a ti o un familiar a volver a oír los sonidos que ya no escuchas. Para más información, visita la página www.masaudio.cl o escribe al correo quiero@masaudio.cl. También puedes visitar sus páginas en Facebook o su tienda online en tienda.masaudio.cl y mencionando “La Ciencia Pop”, te darán un 5% de descuento en la compra de audífonos. No te lo pierdas ***Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/LaCienciaPop)

Want to never sleep again? Imagine an ant. Now imagine all the muscles, nerves, and organs inside that tiny thing. Now imagine an even tinier spore colony propagating inside that tiny little ant. That’s Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, and that’s what we’re here to talk about today. Every week on Stranger Still, we take the questions you’ve never questioned to ask and try to answer them. We want to make you laugh and teach you something interesting at the same time. So... Read More Read More

Today on Mushroom Hour we are blessed to have the opportunity to interview Daniel Winkler. Daniel has been organizing mushroom focused eco-adventures across the world since 2007. His research on different species of Cordyceps has been featured in The Economist, National Geographic, New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, BBC World Service and more. Emerging from the deep, Bavarian forests we meet a young Daniel who was foraging steinpilz (boletus edulis) when he was only 3-years-old! His academic studies saw him working on environmental and ecological issues and a sequence of synchronicity found him pursuing this work in Tibet. While he applied his training to benefit Tibetan communities, he soon found himself ensconced by the mysterious and highly-prized Yartsa Gunbu - the Tibetan catepillar fungus. We know this mushroom in the West as Ophiocordyceps Sinesis.Daniel was one of the first westerners to deeply explore this famous zombie mushroom in the 1990's. Daniel will explain the unique ecology of the Ophiocordyceps Sinesis and why "CS-4", the strain that has been widely used in labs for testing medicinal properties and growing medicinal supplements, is likely not true ophiocordyceps sinesis! His fascinating research focused not only the physiology of the fungus, but also the history and ethnomycological implications of its use in Tibetan and Chinese culture. What profound economic impacts has the collection of Yartsa Gunbu had on the people of Tibet? How has this fungus had a massive influence in the diplomatic relations between Tibet and China for centuries? Vicarious adventure abounds as we join a MushRoaming ecotour and experience the hunt for Yartsa Gunbu for ourselves. This pursuit of cordyceps then continues into the Amazon where an explosion of tropical biodiversity means we find a vastly more diverse collection of cordyceps species, including many that are unknown to science. What are any applications of these cordyceps species that can be found in the Amazon? Are there medicinal benefits that are yet to be discovered?Thanks for listening and Mush Love! Directed, Recorded, Produced by: Mushroom Hour(@welcome_to_mushroom_hour) Music by: Ancient Baby (https://peckthetowncrier.bandcamp.com/) Art by: Wyn Di Stefano (http://www.wyndistefano.com/) Episode ResourcesMushRoaming website: http://mushroaming.com/Yartsa Gunbu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_sinensis

In this episode we discuss the celebrity zombie fungus, Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. Its latest trending appearance being The Last of Us Part II— an apocalyptic video game where this fungus has evolved to infect human beings. This was produced by the Naughty Dog for PlayStation, and although we have never played the game, we just had to highlight this! We go over the mycology of this fungus and debate the likelihood of cordyceps evolving to infect homo sapiens. Show notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f0wqSFrBcMu8wCKmXmY6s_d4XnyEeiK-?usp=sharing

This episode is going to sound a bit worse than normal, I had some work to do so I couldn't write as much as I wanted. Besides that Enjoy! Ophiocordyceps unilateralis—also known as zombie ant fungus

This week Eric teaches us about the zombie fungus! Come learn about how this fascinating organism lives its life! Content Warning: non-explicit talk about parasites Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vijGdWn5-h8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjBIBBAL8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n4kt-hOpzc

The house is full of sunlight and shadows. And the smell of toadstools.   Meet us at Moonlight Ranch for a spooky, spacey discussion of Caitlín R. Kiernan's "Agents of Dreamland." Aurelien lives for secret agent noir and Catrina geeks out over weird science. Filled with clever references from H.P. Lovecraft to Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, this scifi horror novella is bursting with weirdness you have to read to believe. -- * Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod * Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com

Do you remember when we were kids and that friend told you if you swallow that watermelon seed that it will grow inside you? Well, that isn't entirely false, In this episode, we dive into the world of parasitic plants, spores and growths and how they can get inside you and many other animals/ insects, day of the triffids eat your heart out and maybe these plants actually will. Thank you for listening I would love to hear from you all. Also please check out our network www.straightupstrange.com and follow at twitter @strangepodcasts Follow me on Twitter- @AussieOddball Facebook- Oz Oddball Email me at - theoddballaussie@hotmail.com Music in the episode by (In order of play) Intro- Artist-Devil Music -Song Creepy Inn Artist- New Mystikal Troubadours Song- Natures way Artist- Birds of Paradise Song- Dying Find me where all good podcasts are found I am also on iTunes- The Oddball Aussie -Please rate and review also on the Apple iTunes app and Spotify- The Oddball Aussie You can also find my show on www.greataustralianpods.com Check out Liminal.Earth Sources- https://www.creepypasta.com/pica/ http://awesci.com/plants-can-grow-within-human-bodies/ https://www.unilad.co.uk/animals/farmer-finds-rat-with-plant-growing-out-of-its-back/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasma_gondii  

Ophiocordyceps unilateralis: el hongo zombie. Infecta a hormigas, que enloquecidas por éste, se aferran a una hoja y esperan la muerte, que vendrá cuando el hongo florezca desde su interior. Si existe un Dios, desde luego es un dios cruel. Analizo y trato de buscar explicación al creepypastas "Does It Hurt When You Sleep?". ____ MÚSICA: myuu y Cliff Martínez TWITTER: @normalpodcast_

Ophiocordyceps unilateralis: el hongo zombie. Infecta a hormigas, que enloquecidas por éste, se aferran a una hoja y esperan la muerte, que vendrá cuando el hongo florezca desde su interior. Si existe un Dios, desde luego es un dios cruel. Analizo y trato de buscar explicación al creepypastas "Does It Hurt When You Sleep?". ____ MÚSICA: myuu y Cliff Martínez TWITTER: @normalpodcast_

Have you seen Pet Sematary? No? Cool definitely keep it that way. We have some NUTS animal stories for you. Nature is metal. Ghost dogs are metal.  email us! stories@zeropercentscared.com References: Pet Sematary: Old Pet Sematary: New Eastern State Penitentiary's Ghost Dog Pep Eastern State Pen is also haunted So many black ghost dogs, good lord The Black Demon Dog of Bungay Zombie Racoons!! Hairworm and Zombie Crickets!!! Ophiocordyceps unilateralis (Zombie ant fungus) Briarosaccus Callosis (Parasitic Castration and Zombie Crabs) Rats and toxoplasma gondii (aka love struck zombie rats) Mike the Headless Chicken (WHAT THE WHAT!) The Monkey Haunted Candle Shoppe (no lie) The TV Episode (season 1, episode 1) The Investigation of the above...

All episodes are available at https://TheNeuroNerds.com.  Follow @TheNeuroNerds on Twitter/Instagram and Like us at Facebook.com/TheNeuroNerds. SummaryIt's that spooky time of the year and Joe and Lauren are talking about a group of brain injury survivors that don't get enough focus - Zombies.  Yes, Zombies are brain injury survivors too! We're talking all about why they are brain injury survivors from their symptoms like aphasia to the cause of their injuries and more.  Plus we have new “Zombies Are Brain Injury Survivors Too” merch at JoeSoRocks.com/shop for you to support this special group of survivors!  What's your favorite zombie fandom?  Let us know on our socials! Links to Topics MentionedShop The NeuroNerds Zombie Merch - https://www.joesorocks.com/product-category/nn-zombie-collection/World War Z - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_Z_(film)Shaun of the Dead - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_of_the_DeadDawn of the Dead - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn_of_the_Dead_(1978_film)Zombieland - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZombielandZombieland Double Tap - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombieland:_Double_TapAphasia - https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-definitions/Warm Bodies - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warm_Bodies_(film)I Am Legend - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(film)Ameoba Music -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amoeba_MusicCarpenter Ants Zombie Fungus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ophiocordyceps_unilateralis28 Days Later Zombie Virus - https://28dayslater.fandom.com/wiki/Rage_VirusWorld War Z Zombie Cause- The movie doesn't indicate the cause, but the book says it was caused by Solanum virus - https://zombie.fandom.com/wiki/Solanumhttps://www.healthline.com/health/krokodil-desomorphine Zombieland Survival Rules - https://zombie.fandom.com/wiki/Zombieland_Survival_RulesLittle Monsters movie - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Monsters_(2019_film)Marvel Zombies part of Disney ‘What If' Series - https://www.screengeek.net/2019/08/25/marvel-zombies-what-if-series/October 9th - National Stop Bullying DayOctober 10th - World Mental Health DayResident Evil - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_(film_series)Doom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(1993_video_game), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doom_(2016_video_game)  Check out The NeuroNerds Amazon Picks at amazon.com/shop/theneuronerdsPlus get a free Audible trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/theneuronerds!. Currently, The NeuroNerds are reading our fellow stroke survivor, Mimi Hayes' book ‘I'll Be Ok It's Just A Hole In My Head.' Join us! Credits- Support The NeuroNerds podcast on Patreon and join our NeuroJedi High Council at www.Patreon.com/TheNeuroNerds- Co-hosted by Joe Borges and Lauren Manzano- Find Joe at http://joesorocks.com and @joesorocks on Twitter/Instagram and submit your stroke/brain injury recovery story at https://www.joesorocks.com/submit-your-story- Find Lauren at @laurenlmanzano on Instagram, @tankbbg on Twitter- Produced by Joe Borges and Felice LaZae- Edited by Felice LaZae, http://felicelazae.com, @felicelazae on Twitter/Instagram- Theme song produced by Sleep Deez, @sleepvision on Instagram, @sleepdeez on Twitter- Sponsored by Avid Technology and our Patreon Supporters

Researchers dissected the jaws of ants infected with the  Ophiocordyceps  fungus to determine how the fungus hijacks the ants' behavior. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

Researchers dissected the jaws of ants infected with the  Ophiocordyceps  fungus to determine how the fungus hijacks the ants' behavior. Christopher Intagliata reports. 

In questi giorni ricordiamo il cinquecentesimo anniversario della morte di Leonardo da Vinci, il venticinquesimo di Ayrton Senna e il trentesimo di Sergio Leone... che non è molto scientifico, ma ha comunque segnato il nostro modo di parlare, con i suoi film.Andrea e Giuliano commentano la notizia della misura della doppia cattura elettronica da parte dell'isotopo 124 dello xenon, misurata ai Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso da parte dell'esperimento XENON1T. Si tratta della misura della più lunga vita media mai osservata, ventimila miliardi di volte l'età dell'Universo!Parliamo di pneumatici con il nostro ingegnere di pista. Scopriamo insieme i segreti di uno degli oggetti su cui facciamo maggior affidamento nella vita di tutti i giorni, ma che spesso conosciamo solo superficialmente. In più ci facciamo anche due conti in tasca per capire cosa convenga comprare… che va beh scoprire i segreti, ma poi i soldi mica crescono sugli alberi.Torniamo in studio per parlare di scienziati sfigati, Alexander Bogdanov, inventore della trasfusione di sangue, Thomas Midgley, inventore della benzina al piombo e di Harry Daghlian e Louis Slotin fisici vittime del famigerato demon core.Chiudiamo questa puntata un po' dark con il fungo che trasforma le formiche in zombie: si tratta di Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, che infetta le formiche della specie Camponotus leonardi e ne prende il controllo, facendosi trasportare dove può proliferare al meglio. Per chi non si fa impressionare, c'è un video molto interessante qui.

This week we’re joined once again by queer anthropologist Dr. Jamie Lawson to cover zombie films with a difference. Bill Pullman goes on a quest to find a revolutionary anaesthetic from Haiti in The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988), based on the book by Wade Davis. Next up, Mrs. Frenchie’s cat is missing somewhere in the memetic hellscape of Pontypool (2008), based on the novel by Tony Burgess. And finally a very special young girl is besotted with Gemma Arterton in The Girl with All the Gifts (2016) based on the novel by Mike Carey (includes spoilers for both).Also: Video game connections: Far Cry, Metal Gear & The Last of Us. Clairvius Narcisse. Jesus was not a Zombie. Snow Crash (again). Star Trek: Voyager: spirit animals. Welcome to Night Vale. Pontypool: the BBC radio play. The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis. Spell. Cerulean blue. Semantic saturation. Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Ophiocordyceps unilateralis. 28 Days Later (2002). George Monbiot. We play a game of “Brains?”

Well it seems that we are on our way to getting a new Supreme Court Justice. The FBI turned in its report on Brett Kavanaugh and Republicans seem more confident that he will be confirmed, while Democrats remain unhappy with the report saying it was not a thorough enough investigation because they didn't talk to enough witnesses. A procedural vote is set for today and a final vote to confirm Kavanaugh could come this weekend. Daniel Strauss, reporter for Politico, joins us for what we know about the FBI report and the final Senate vote. Next, it's October, so that means Halloween is around the corner and to get in the mood we are going to talk about zombies. More specifically ant zombies. Matt Simon, writer for Wired, will tell us about a fungus called Ophiocordyceps, which literally takes over the bodies of ants until it eventually kills them. It is a fascinating story of how the fungus grows in the muscles of the ant, uses it to infiltrate the colony, and forces it to its death, only to rain down more fungal spores on the rest of the colony. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The TWiMpeeps discuss two symbioses: a parasitoid bacterium of a heterotrophic protist, and fungal parasites in cicadas. Become a patron of TWiM. Links for this episode: Parasitoid bacterium of protist (bioRxiv) Fungal symbiont recruitment in cicadas (PNAS) Fly by virus (TWiEVO 33) The Atlantic “How to Tame a Zombie Fungus” by Ed Yong Image credit Letters read on TWiM 183 Music used on TWiM is composed and performed by Ronald Jenkees and used with permission. Send your microbiology questions and comments to twim@microbe.tv

The fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is the Mona Lisa of mind control parasites. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the latest findings on its insidious ant-hijacking antics -- as well as a few other favorite biological puppet masters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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