The following contains spoilers for Ash, now playing in theatersAsh's hive-mind alien is the core threat of the sci-fi/horror film and an impressive addition to the genre. Ash takes place on a distant ...

Parasites rarely settle for a simple relationship with their hosts. In fact, some of the most fascinating creatures in this category actively change how their victims behave. Among them are horsehair ...

The idea of zombies has fascinated humans for centuries. Real-life parasites have been taking over the minds of insects for eons. April 25, 2025 The following is an excerpt from Rise of the Zombie ...

Mindy Weisberger's new book details the crafty worms, fungi, and other parasites that have learned to mind-control their hosts. Reading time 10 minutes Zombies are real and everywhere we look. Not ...