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Electric eel-inspired batteries could power life-long pacemakers

19 February 2018

A new battery made of fleshy hydrogel layers generates and stores power like electric eels do. It could power pacemakers without ever needing to be replaced

Plastic cubes injected into the body could replace booster shots

14 September 2017

Microscopic degradable polymer cubes stuffed with vaccines could spell the end of booster jabs, and lead to a single vaccine that protects against all diseases

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Electric eel-inspired batteries could power life-long pacemakers

Plastic cubes injected into the body could replace booster shots

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