Cells do more than carry out chemical reactions. New theoretical work suggests they may also generate usable electrical ...

Biologists have long treated cell membranes as passive barriers, thin skins that separate the chemistry of life from the ...

When two cells "talk" to each other, they often do so through tiny channels called electrical synapses. Unlike chemical synapses, these so-called gap junctions enable the direct exchange of ...

Electric fish exhibit a unique evolutionary adaptation that enables them to generate and perceive electric fields, providing a compelling model for exploring sensory ecology, neurobiology, and ...

Cell-cell communication, as the "conductor" of physiological activities, transmits information through signaling molecules, coordinating development, immunity, and homeostasis. During embryonic ...