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Gated biological tunnels for charged atoms
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Cell membranes despise charged particles, flatly refusing to let them pass without heavy regulation. Ion channels exist as highly selective, gated biological tunnels that only open under specific voltage or chemical conditions. Once opened, they allow millions of charged atoms to flood across the barrier in milliseconds, creating the electrical currents required for muscle contraction and thought.
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