Role of Electromagnetic Activity in Cellular Mechanics

Abstract

The cell is the building block of life since it is the fundamental unit of all living things. Organelles, the cytoplasm, the nucleus, and other structures all have specific roles in cells. Genetic makeup, which controls cell growth, reproduction, and environmental response, determines the structure and function of cells. It is commonly known that cells communicate chemically and electrically. Cellular interactions via other physical fields are exactly the opposite. The electromagnetic field (EMF) is the most likely option for a different type of cellular interaction. This review delves into the role of electromagnetic fields in cells and their consequential impact on cell behavior. This gives a broad perspective on the basic construction and operation of cells, presents the notion of cellular mechanics, and deepens the understanding of the pivotal function of microtubules and centrosomes in cellular division. It also explores their interplay with the electromagnetic field. The discussion extends to how EMF influences ion channels on the cell membrane, a critical component in cellular communication, and the electrical properties of neurons. This review concludes by identifying the current limitations and gaps in EMF research in cells, such as constraints in experimental methods and technology, and the need for more comprehensive theories and models to fully understand these complex processes.