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One Variety of Sea Slugs Cuts Out the Energy Middleman

Posted by timothy on from the would-never-leave-the-house dept.

dragonturtle69 writes with this story, short on details but interesting: "These sea slugs, Elysia chlorotica, have evolved the ability to gain energy via photosynthesis. Forget about genetic modifications for sports enhancements. I want to be able to never need to eat again — or do I?"

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  1. Re:eating by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Eating is enjoyable.

    For some people. Others like me love the idea of never having to eat again. For me eating is a chore I have to do so that I can live. It sucks up time and sometimes makes me ill if my body doesn't like what I ate.

  2. Nitpick by Drethon · · Score: 1, Troll

    No I didn't read the article, MSNBC rarely loads properly here at work.

    I believe that saying it gains energy via photosynthesis is incorrect. Photosynthesis causes a chemical reaction that converts Carbon Dioxide and Water (CO2 and H2O) into Sugar and Oxygen (C6H12O6 and O2). The sugar is then metabolized (correct term?) into energy.

  3. Congeress is doing what? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Sea slugs eliminating middlemen?!? Does this mean instead of private contracts they are just going to take control of entire industries?