Electric Eel Mimicry Suggests Shocking Medical Application
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November 05, 2008
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Download video directlyResearchers at Yale University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a computer model that accurately reproduces measured cell output from electric eels. Using this model, they discovered the potential for cells with a higher and more efficient energy output. Their research suggests the possibility of synthetically engineering these improved cells as an organic power source for medical devices, fueled by energy from fats and sugars in the food we eat.
