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The foldable, five-cent battery powered by bacteria

By Research Advancement • Jun 17, 2015 • Research In The News•   

A new origami paper battery, which is powered by bacteria and costs five U.S. cents, could revolutionize the diagnosis of diseases in developing and remote areas, Binghamton engineer Sean Choi tells Newsweek Europe.

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