>From Jed: >> Really. See: >> >> http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16882-yeastpowered-fuel-cell-feeds-on-human-blood.html >> >> It produces ~40 nanowatts which is enough for things like pacemakers. >> >> This is actually a good idea. If the device lasts for a long time it will >> have all of the advantages of a low power implanted cold fusion device. For >> high power applications such as heart pumps (VAD) and prosthetic arms, a >> cold fusion device would probably be better. Although, come to think of it, >> chemical fuel in the body powers natural heart tissue so that should be >> enough to power a mechanical heart pump. >> >> They have not solved the problem of removing the yeast's waste products. >> >> - Jed
I assume the amount of alcohol generated is negligible. Cyborg City here we come! Regards Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com www.zazzle.com/orionworks
