MIT develops implantable fuel cell powered by glucose

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MIT develops implantable fuel cell powered by glucose

Although the technology has been around since 1970s, MIT fuel cell is fabricated from silicon, using the same technology used to make semiconductor electronic chips. This feature allows it to be integrated with other circuits that would be needed for brain implant of the future.

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  1. Simon BengtssonJune 24, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    That is amazing. Never even thought about that we could power implants with energy already in the body. What if we could implant a part that is constantly using energy so that people would loose weight?

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  2. Jessica MeyerJune 24, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Simon Bengtsson wow, that really a great idea! :) something to be investigated..

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  3. Simon BengtssonJune 24, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Well, its time for me to apply for MIT then ;)

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