The Little Bacterium That Could

Researchers replace membrane proteins in bacteria with a molecule they created and gain control over their ability to produce electricity
The Little Bacterium That Could
Crystals of the iron-containing molecule DSFO+ created by UCSB’s Bazan Research Group. —Photo By Zachary Rengert

A humble bacterium first isolated in New York’s Lake Oneida almost 30 years ago could change the world. With its innate ability to generate electricity, the little powerhouse might one day pave the way for making wastewater drinkable.

The bacterium, Shewanella oneidensis,...

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