Potential New Power Source Discovered in Cells

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Potential New Power Source Discovered in Cells
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Researchers suggest that tiny ripples in cell membranes could generate enough voltage through flexoelectricity to serve as a hidden power source for biological processes, potentially influencing cell communication and movement, and inspiring bio-inspired technologies.

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