WHAT IF THE CORDYCEPS FUNGUS COULD INFECT HUMANS?

Cordyceps is a genus of fungus that has more than 400 species, some of which are known for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. These fungi are found all over the world, but are especially common in mountainous regions of Asia, where they are regarded as traditional remedies. Although the therapeutic use of Cordyceps has been studied by scientists, its life cycle is somewhat unusual and even somewhat bizarre. This is because some species of Cordyceps are parasites that infect insects and other animals, using them as hosts to grow and reproduce. In such cases, the Cordyceps fungus takes over the host's mind, causing it to act in strange ways that are attractive to other hosts, who then become infected by Cordyceps. This happens with insects. But what if the fungus infected humans?

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