Scientists Discover Bizarre Bacteria That “Breathe” Electricity Instead of Air

Scientists Discover Bizarre Bacteria That “Breathe” Electricity Instead of Air

Researchers have discovered a surprising survival strategy that has the potential to transform biotechnology and energy systems. A team led by Rice University bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity, using a natural process that pushes electrons into their surroundings instead of breathing oxygen. The findings, published in Cell, could [...]