Discovery of Electrically Conductive Organism Could Usher in New Era of 'Bioelectronics'

Discovery of Electrically Conductive Organism Could Usher in New Era of 'Bioelectronics'

Oregon State University (OSU) researchers have discovered an electrically conductive organism capable of carrying electrical currents similar to wires in a circuit. Since then, it has been named Ca. Electrothrix yaqonensis, in honor of the Native Americans of the region where it was discovered. These electrically conductive bacteria could be critical in developing bioelectronics and biomaterials. According to the research team behind the discove…

Electrothrix yaqonensis: A New Species Of Electricity-conducting Organism - Astrobiology

Scientists have identified a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, potentially ushering in a new era of bioelectronic devices for use in medicine, industry, food safety, and environmental monitoring and cleanup. The researchers who discovered the new cable bacteria species in a mud flat at the Oregon coast named it Ca. Electrothrix […] The post Electrothrix yaqonensis: A New Species Of Electricity-conducting Organism appeared…