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Sperm Could Power Nanobots

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the make-sure-you-pick-the-best-swimmers dept.

Lucas123 writes "According to MSNBC, scientists are experimenting with using a sperm's flagellum to overcome the problem of supplying energy to nanobots that could be implanted in the body as smart probes that would release disease-fighting drugs, monitor enzymes and perform other medical roles within a patient's body. Powered by a compound called adenosine triphosphate or ATP, a sperm's flagellum can propel it at about 7 inches an hour. Energy from ATP could also power the pumps charged with dispensing the medication at a certain rate from the nanobots."

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  1. Re:Think of the possibilities... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    ScuttleMonkey likes to have Zonk's sperm all over his face.

  2. Re:That's great an all... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    This is great news for the slashdot crowd... now when you makeout with your robot, its for "re-charging" the bot! No body needs to say you are a pervert anymore!!!