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portada Rise of the Zombie Bugs: The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind-Control
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
296
Format
Hardcover
ISBN13
9781421451350

Rise of the Zombie Bugs: The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind-Control

Mindy Weisberger (Author) · Johns Hopkins University Press · Hardcover

Rise of the Zombie Bugs: The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind-Control - Mindy Weisberger

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Synopsis "Rise of the Zombie Bugs: The Surprising Science of Parasitic Mind-Control"

Zombies aren't just the stuff of nightmares. Explore the fascinating world of real-life insect zombification.Zombies are all around us--insect zombies, that is. In Rise of the Zombie Bugs, Mindy Weisberger explores the eerie yet fascinating phenomenon of real-life zombification in the insect class and among other invertebrates. Zombifying parasites reproduce by rewriting their victims' neurochemistry, transforming them into the "walking dead" armies of cicadas, spiders, and other hosts that helplessly follow a zombifier's commands, living only to serve the parasite's needs until death's sweet release (and often beyond). Through vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling, Weisberger explains the sinister mechanics of nature's most cunning survival strategies, including the biological marvels and evolutionary intricacies behind zombie ants, mind-controlled beetles, and the fungi and viruses that reprogram their hosts' behavior. Blending scientific rigor with a flair for the macabre, Weisberger takes readers on a global journey--from Brazilian rainforests to European meadows--to uncover the dark secrets of parasitic manipulation. Her examination of these creatures seeks to answer fundamental questions of their existence: why is a bug's world full of zombies, why are arthropods so susceptible to this zombification, and could the creators of zombie bugs ever evolve to do the same to people? Perfect for fans of horror and science alike, Rise of the Zombie Bugs offers a chilling yet enlightening look at the hidden world of parasites. It's a must-read for anyone curious about the true terrors lurking in nature's undergrowth and the unnerving beauty of evolution's darker side.

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