Andrew Adamatzky Andrew.Adamatzky@uwe.ac.uk
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Electrical potential spiking of Kombucha zoogleal mats: A symbiotic community of bacteria and yeasts
Adamatzky, Andrew
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Abstract
Background: A kombucha is a sugared tea fermented by a symbiotic community of over 20 species of bacteria and yeasts. The community produces and inhabits cellulosic gelatinous zoogleal mats. Methods: We studied electrical activity of the kombucha mats using pairs of differential electrodes. Results: We discovered that the mats produce action potential like spikes of electrical potential. The spikes are often grouped in the trains of spikes. Characteristics of the spikes and trains of spikes are presented. Conclusion: We demonstrated that electrical responses of kombucha mats to chemical, electrical, and optical stimulation are distinctive and therefore the mats can be used as sensors, or even unconventional computing devices.
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Adamatzky, A. (2023). Electrical potential spiking of Kombucha zoogleal mats: A symbiotic community of bacteria and yeasts. Bioelectricity, 5(2), 99-108. https://doi.org/10.1089/bioe.2022.0030
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jan 15, 2022 |
Online Publication Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
Publication Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
Deposit Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | Bioelectricity |
Print ISSN | 2576-3105 |
Electronic ISSN | 2576-3113 |
Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 99-108 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1089/bioe.2022.0030 |
Keywords | Transplantation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine, Yeasts, Bacteria, Kombucha, Electrical activity, Spiking |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10275897 |
Publisher URL | https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bioe.2022.0030 |
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This is the author’s accepted manuscript of the article ‘Adamatzky, A. (in press). Electrical potential spiking of Kombucha zoogleal mats: A symbiotic community of bacteria and yeasts. Bioelectricity, https://doi.org/10.1089/bioe.2022.0030’.
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