Cells Use ‘Bioelectricity’ To Coordinate and Make Group Decisions

Quanta MagazineMonday, January 12, 2026 at 2:58:22 PM
Cells Use ‘Bioelectricity’ To Coordinate and Make Group Decisions
  • Recent research has revealed that cells utilize bioelectricity to coordinate their actions and expel unhealthy cells, highlighting a significant aspect of cellular communication and decision-making processes. This discovery is part of a growing interest in the electrical currents that traverse biological tissues.
  • Understanding how cells communicate through bioelectric signals is crucial for advancing medical science, particularly in developing therapies for diseases where cell behavior is disrupted, such as cancer.
  • This finding aligns with ongoing explorations in biology, including the intricate neural networks that govern sensory perception and the evolving definitions of life itself, as researchers continue to uncover the complexities of cellular interactions and their implications for health and evolution.
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