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30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

Electric eels and medical implants

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S2 Ep 22. From heart stopper to heart saver? The electric eel creates energy within its body to shock its prey. Scientists are copying the electricity-producing cells of the eel to develop a new type of soft, fleshy battery which may be used inside the body to power medical implants. Let us know what you think. #30Animals Get in touch: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals

Electric eels and medical implants — 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter