A recent study has found that the electricity produced by an electric eel’s discharge is strong enough to cause the transfer of genetic material from the environment into the cells of nearby animals.
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The Insane Biology Of A Electric Eel
An electric eel doesn’t bite first. It fires. Its body is packed with thousands of specialized electrocytes — biological ...
Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
When scientists attempt to transfer genetic material into an organism, they often use an electric field, a technique called "electroporation," that makes cell walls more permeable. This sophisticated ...
'Shocking' discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
The electric eel is the biggest power-making creature on Earth. It can release up to 860 volts, which is enough to run a machine. In a recent study, a research group from Nagoya University in Japan ...
The Tennessee Aquarium has an unusual way of lighting up a Christmas tree. Miguel Wattson, an electric eel, does the job with ...
THERE are so-called lower creatures on earth today which can accomplish electrical feats beyond those of our most advanced laboratories. These living dynamos are all fishes and they hail from Africa, ...
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