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Gap junctions are fascinating intercellular connections that facilitate direct communication between cells by allowing ions and small molecules to pass through specialized protein channels called connexons.

These structures, viewed under an electron microscope, resemble intricate fiber optic cables and can contain up to 10,000 channels within a tiny space, each ending with an aperture-like configuration.

Recent studies suggest that gap junctions might also enable bio-photonic communication, supporting the idea that cells use light energy and electron transfer as primary communication methods. This highlights the complex and elegant nature of cellular interactions at a microscopic level. 🌟🔬

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