Bioelectricity, a comparatively new domain of understanding how the living body works has paved the way for some exciting discoveries which might be helpful in disease prevention.

Current and electric potentials are generated by all living organisms. It is produced by several biological processes. Usually, the range of this electric potential lies within a few hundred millivolts. The human body runs due to constantly moving charged ions. They are sodium, potassium, and calcium mostly. Go through this article to know more about bioelectricity.

What is bioelectricity?

According to the definition, biological processes are conducted by the movement of minerals which leads to the generation of electricity, known as bioelectricity. Any living organism can produce a minimum level of electricity to perform essential functions. This involves energy production by mitochondria, sensation by nerves, heartbeat, and so on. You might be thinking that this bioelectricity can generate enough current to lit a bulb, but no, this is not always possible. However, some amazing potentials of bioelectricity are described below.

Your every action is controlled by electricity.

Walking, running, studying, listening, sleeping, literally every human activityis controlled by bioelectricity. Surprised? Read on. Every human action is nothing but interaction inside and outside. The internal interaction is maintained by cell-to-cell interaction, mediated by mineral transfer. This interaction generates electricity.

Bioelectricity can be felt by touching your skin:

The easiest way to feel electricity generation is to rub both hands. However, any external injuries also generate a huge quantity of bioelectricity. This is caused by the movement of macrophages to the injured place. Let's assume, someone is trying to tingle you. You can only feel it when you can sense the voltage at that point.

Can you measure bioelectricity?

Yes, you can. In the ancient times of biological research, it might not be possible, but you can easily estimate bioelectricity. You can do it on your skin also. Scientist Richard Nuccitelli invented a non-invasive device for that. This device allows people to monitor changes in any injury surface. The changes in voltage will give an idea about healing.

Aquatic species use bioelectricity for self-defense:

Numerous fishes like an electric ray, and electric eel use bioelectricity as a weapon to safeguard themselves from predators. They can produce enough electricity to shock a healthy human being.

The future of bioelectricity:

Scientists are trying hard to implement bioelectricity in a positive way to treat lethal diseases like cancer. An understanding of the functioning of cancer cells will help treat the patient. Cancer is basically a wound that never cures. If the electric potential and other aspects are understood properly, cancer can be treated more effectively.

One day will come when people will be able to understand their own disease condition by estimating bioelectricity. Hopefully, scientists will be able to find a proper cure for lethal diseases by applying Electrome or genetic study of bioelectricity.