Cable Bacteria Conduct Electricity

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Scientists discover electricity-conducting bacteria with nickel-based fibers

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Scientists identify a new species of bacteria in the mudflats of Oregon 's Yaquina Bay that is capable of conducting electricity, a property uncommon among living organisms.

The bacteria's unique conductivity plays a critical role in optimizing their metabolism by enabling long-distance electron transport.

This discovery offers potential for new bioelectronic applications and environmental cleanup technologies.

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