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Controlling Worms

16 years ago

So, according to Wired magazine, scientists are beginning to be able to control worms using "magnetic nanoparticles".

Here is the link: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/07/magnetic-nanoparticles-can-remotely-control-worms/.

They mention potential ramifications in medical therapies and treatments, but I immediately thought of compost. I mean, seriously. Think of how fast you could git r done if you could control your worms. But seriously, though, if they perfect this, this could have ramifications in waste management as well, no?

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steamyb
16 years ago
No. They were able to make worms recoil. This is not 'control'. This is an involuntary response, which they give the example of humans touching something hot. This infant technology is a long way from a real world application. Don't hold your breath.
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