First, this is not a Late Edition of an April Fool's joke. Researchers from MIT are working on tiny batteries that are powered by genetically modified viruses that can store up to 3 times more power than conventional batteries. These viruses attract cobalt oxide and gold and assemble them into ultra-thin wires about six nanometers in diameter, effectively creating electrode material.

The viruses do not need special environment and can even build a battery as small as a grain of rice. Sound's interesting, who said viruses are evil?