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> We usually think of neurons as the only cells in our body that produce intelligent behavior by communicating in large networks. Neurons are constantly communi
by ffhhj 2y ago
> We usually think of neurons as the only cells in our body that produce intelligent behavior by communicating in large networks. Neurons are constantly communicating with each other in the form of electrical patterns on their membrane and neurotransmitters, which are chemicals that transfer messages between cells. But it turns out that cells throughout the body have the exact same building blocks for such communication. They do the same communication, but slower. Levin and company call this the bioelectric network, as distinguished from a neural network.
https://www.bitsofwonder.co/p/a-revolution-in-biology https://www.bitsofwonder.co/p/a-revolution-in-biology
- bglazer 2y agoI’m begging everyone on HN to understand that Michael Levin’s work is not the beginning and end of biology. This is not meant to disparage his research, it’s really quite cool, but bioelectric signaling is just one piece of a very complex, very large, and very interesting story. I only say this because he is invariably mentioned in any story related to biological research. I think this is partially because his work is cool, he has been on Lex Fridman’s podcast several times, and he’s very good at talking about his research. So, again, not knocking his work, just don’t forget there’s a lot more bio research out there that’s equally interesting.
- Iku_Tri 2y agoCan I get some links please? Interested in what's out there too.