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Answer by anon for How can zombies be explained without using magic?

The Root problem with anything except for maybe funguses is they all require a functioning body [Circulatory system, Digestive system, Respiratory System, Excretory Systems]. Without which the body...

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Answer by Sky for How can zombies be explained without using magic?

Actually, it's a lot more plausible then you may think. There are some diseases that share the same way of transportation: Saliva or biting. There are also some diseases that affect humans, making...

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Answer by Adam Starrh for How can zombies be explained without using magic?

Mind controlling chemicals are seemingly common in the insect world. Consider the case of the parasitic Japanese wasp vs the Orb Weaver, wherein the wasp's larvae will force the spider to spin a web to...

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Answer by Daniel Chamberlin for How can zombies be explained without using...

Imagine a nearby future where humanity has wired itself in order to better connected to the internet. Instead of needing a bulky, inconvenient computer, the signals would be transmitted directly...

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Answer by Viktor Eikman for How can zombies be explained without using magic?

“When you get bit you turn into a zombie”Simple. Germs/mites etc. that reproduce in zombies and cause the condition also congregate in the mouth. Lots of real viruses do this.While simple, this is not...

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Answer by Philipp for How can zombies be explained without using magic?

Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is a very interesting kind of parasitic fungus. It infects ants and affects their central nervous system in a way which alters the behavior of the ant. The ant stops working...

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Answer by bowlturner for How can zombies be explained without using magic?

Without using magic? That reduces your options significantly.First real zombies are people were drugged and kept as slaves by Haitian Voodoo. They would poison the person who would appear to die. Get...

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Answer by Parker MacInnis for How can zombies be explained without using magic?

How about a creature (plant, animal or other) that spreads throughout the body and forces the parts to move around so that the body can bite and spread the tiny creature to new hosts? That's how I...

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How can zombies be explained without using magic?

Zombies are a grand classic of horror and fiction. For this question, let's assume we're talking about the following stereotype, as a starting point:When you get bit you turn into a zombieThe body is...

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