Monday, April 2, 2012
Snails that Produce Electricity Could Lead to an Army of Insect Cyborgs
© Clarkson UniversityWhen it comes to animals, electricity is more often associated with the Energy Bunny than with the snail- but that may be about to change. Researchers at Clarkson University have successfully implanted a biofuel cell in a living snail. The cell produces electrical energy using the snail's natural glucose as fuel.According to Clarkson, the snail will be able to operate normally in a natural environment, while
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