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Electric eels and medical implants
Electric eels and medical implants
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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Nov 22, 2021
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Podcast episode
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S2 Ep 22. From heart stopper to heart saver? The electric eel creates energy within its body to shock its prey. Scientists are copying the electricity-producing cells of the eel to develop a new type of soft, fleshy battery which may be used inside the body to power medical implants.
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Released:
Nov 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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