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Branched nanowires from the surface of the Geobacter microbe.
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Nationalgeographic.co.id—Deep beneath the seabed, found bacteria little one that “blows” electricity through a long, small snorkel. Now, scientists have figured out how to turn your breath on and off electricity these microbes.
Bacteria This weirdness relies on two proteins, which are united in one so -called hair -like structure pilus (Latin for hair; plural: Pili). Researchers report in a new study, published Wednesday (September 1) in the journal Nature. Many of these pili are located just below the membrane bacteria and helps propel the snorkel out of the cell and into the surrounding environment, allowing microbes to breathe.
“Invention this not only reveals something unexpected about biology bacteria but can also pave the way for technology new, from powerful microbial-powered batteries to new medical treatments for infections bacteria,” said senior Nikhil Malvankar, assistant professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry at Yale University’s Institute of Microbial Sciences. Live Science.
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