Cells use 'bioelectricity' to coordinate and make group decisions

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Cells use bioelectricity to coordinate complex behaviors like extrusion, which removes unhealthy cells from tissues to maintain health.
Epithelial tissues maintain membrane potentials, and changes in these potentials can trigger cell extrusion, marking cells for removal.
Bioelectricity is not limited to neurons; it plays a role in various biological processes, including embryonic development and bacterial communication.
Research shows that bioelectric signals help tissues identify and remove the weakest cells, maintaining tissue integrity.
Bioelectricity may have deep evolutionary roots, with potential applications in understanding diseases like cancer and developmental disorders.

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