Abstract:The field of bioelectricity is growing so rapidly, any attempt on my part to summarize its extraordinary breadth and depth would be a shallow report, a list really. Instead, I've zoomed in to introduce two marvelous examples of new understanding and application of bioelectricity. The signaling Venus flytraps use to capture and digest insects is a marvel of electrical engineering. The application of magnetic fields to treat conditions with brain involvement can offer relief from debilitating symptoms that have … Show more
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