Balanced News: Scientists Make Remarkable Discovery By Generating Electricity From Deadly E. Coli Bacteria

Scientists from the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) have successfully engineered E. coli bacteria to generate electricity using a technique called extracellular electron transfer (EET). This breakthrough resulted in a three-fold increase in electrical current generation compared to traditional methods. The bioengineered E. coli demonstrated resilience and efficiency in wastewater treatment, suggesting potential for large-scale waste treatment and energy production. The researchers believe that this technology can be applied in various applications such as microbial fuel cells, electrosynthesis, and bio-sensing. The adaptability of E. coli makes it a versatile tool for sustainable technology development.