the-star-stuff: A virus that creates electricity A virus called simply M13 has the power (literally) to change the world. A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab have genetically engineered M13 viruses to emit enough electricity to power a small LED screen. M13 poses no threat to humans — it can only infect bacteria — but it could one day serve humanity by powering your laptop, or even your city. Illustration by Iaroslav Neliubov via Shutterstock

the-star-stuff:

A virus that creates electricity

A virus called simply M13 has the power (literally) to change the world. A team of scientists at the Berkeley Lab have genetically engineered M13 viruses to emit enough electricity to power a small LED screen. M13 poses no threat to humans — it can only infect bacteria — but it could one day serve humanity by powering your laptop, or even your city.

Illustration by Iaroslav Neliubov via Shutterstock

  1. Date Posted Icon 20th May 2012
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    I wanna see this thing at work!
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