but seriously folks ...

the next reformation of our advanced industrial revolution is going to grow out of the virus battery develped by Andrea Belcher at MIT.

A prototype bio engineered virus is now designed to cut and splice molecules in such a way as to produce a lithium like rechargable battery currently capable of 100 full recharges for computers or all electric cars. The processes of the virus can also be applied to manufacturing materials great and small be it computer chips or side panels for cars. The organic nature of the product makes it a greener alternative to other batteries.

Michiu Kaku calls this breakthrough a keystone to the next generation of an industrial revolution.