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A fungi species known as Ophiocordyceps unilateralis has the ability to control its host.
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WBEZ’s daily talk show, Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons focuses on the news and conversations that matter most to listeners’ day-to-day lives. Hosted by Sasha-Ann Simons
Airs weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time on 91.5 WBEZ
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