A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland during filming for a TV show.
After the spider leaves its lair, G. attenboroughii produces a toxin to kill its host, then uses antibiotics — antimicrobial substances that kill bacteria — to preserve the corpse whilst mummifying it.
Actually might be pretty big.
A “new” antibiotic would be incredibly useful until we over use it
Actually might be pretty big.
A “new” antibiotic would be incredibly useful until we over use it