MIT Engineers Develop Bacterial Living Transistors

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Published: 2026-09-28
Category: science
Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT News)
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MIT engineers have successfully engineered bacteria to function as transistors, creating "living circuit boards" by connecting cellular networks. Each cell acts as a signal controller, managing chemical signals within the network. This innovative development holds potential for new types of biological sensors and advancements in synthetic biology applications.

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