Cordyceps brain infection

Cordyceps brain infection refers to the parasitic infection caused by fungi from the Cordyceps genus, known for infecting insects, particularly ants. When an ant becomes infected, the fungus takes control of its central nervous system, manipulating its behavior to climb to a higher location where it eventually dies. The fungus then grows inside the ant’s body, releasing spores to infect others. This fascinating but chilling process demonstrates a unique form of parasitism, where the fungus alters the host’s actions to ensure its own survival and reproduction.