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Michael Levin PHD - BIOELECTRICITY AND THE BLUEPRINTS OF LIFE

Chasing Consciousness

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Cellular Plasticity and Bioelectricity

This chapter explores the relationship between cellular plasticity and bioelectricity, discussing their significance for regenerative medicine, aging research, and the concept of cells communicating through electrical signals. It also introduces the highly regenerative and seemingly immortal flatworms, challenging previous beliefs about genetic stability. The chapter concludes by highlighting the philosophical implication that we reconstruct ourselves based on the physical engrams left by previous cells, rather than having direct access to the past.

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