Tiny channels between plant cells respond to wound alerts through hydrogen peroxide bursts

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What happened

When a person falls and gets a cut or a scrape, they often use hydrogen peroxide to clean the wound.

This molecular compound is also produced within our cells, helping our immune system build its defenses against harmful bacteria or other pathogens.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:50:01 UTC.

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