Nanocrystals of magnetite in magnetic bacteria are known for their high chemical purity, but recent work shows they can be doped with cobalt. This finding could pave the way for the biosynthesis of magnetically tailored nanoparticles.
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Winklhofer, M. Putting cobalt on the menu. Nature Nanotech 3, 135–136 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2008.45
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