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Bacteria Propel Themselves with Slime Jets

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the ka-WHOOSH dept.

galactic_grub writes "Scientists have discovered that some bacteria propel themselves along using tiny jets of slime. According to this story on NewScientistTech, the researchers previously thought the slime was a lubricant. They believe the same technique could be used to move nano-devices around."

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  1. With Apologies To Bill Watterson by American+AC+in+Paris · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apparently, scientific progress goes "Ew."

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  2. Nanobots by Eightyford · · Score: 3, Funny

    They believe the same technique could be used to move nano-devices around."

    Would that really be the most efficient way of moving a nano-device? I doubt it. I think we'll see little sperm bots first.

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    1. Re:Nanobots by linzeal · · Score: 4, Funny

      I want women to have little anti-sperm nano robot defenses so I can get like mecha-suit sperm bots that tries to invade her womb like little futuristic crusaders to implant my seed. Also they could walk around and under people's doors to impregnante women while they sleep. This is what scientific progress means to me.

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  3. Bacteria, too? by jcr · · Score: 4, Funny

    Gee, I thought it was just politicians...

    -jcr

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  4. Nick by deanj · · Score: 3, Funny

    I think the implication of this are obvious. Let me be the first to say:

    I, for one, welcome our Nickelodeon overlords.

  5. Funny you should mention that... by Glog · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Self-propelled through slimy jets" is also part of the job credentials of any current and/or future RIAA president. And yes, many many bacteria have suffered and died in order to perfect this method of propulsion.