Unusual Experiment: Man Cultivates 'Zombie Fungus' Cordyceps on His Own Blood and Skin

In an unconventional biological experiment, a creator identified as "Southernspore" successfully cultivated Cordyceps fungus, famously known as the "zombie fungus" from the game "The Last of Us," using his own blood and skin as a growth medium. The video documents the entire process, starting with the fungus growing within a glass jar. Southernspore, wearing protective gloves, carefully extracted the mature Cordyceps formation, which appeared as a yellowish, textured puck with small orange protrusions. He then proceeded to cut the specimen in half, revealing its dense internal structure. Further investigation involved microscopic examination of both normal human skin and the Cordyceps-infused skin, where visible fungal hyphae were observed, confirming the growth. In a surprising turn, the creator tasted a small piece of the Cordyceps, remarking that it was "strangely sweet" and that he "would eat it again." He expressed interest in future experiments using animal blood or meat, noting that extracting his own blood was not enjoyable. The experiment, while unusual, offers a unique look into fungal cultivation and the resilience of these organisms.