Holy cow, this is really happening! I wrote a book about the science of real-world zombies—ants, roaches, caterpillars & more—and it's heading your way in Spring 2025 from @HopkinsPress.
There are so many weird, cool mechanisms for behavior manipulation, and they lend insights into neurochemistry, evolution and human behavior. If you're curious about the origins of the zombifying fungus in The Last of Us, this may align with your interests!
