How subatomic mysteries drive the complex processes of living organisms
In short: In this Royal Institution lecture, Philip Ball explores how strange quantum effects manifest within the messy, warm world of biology, influencing vital functions like enzyme activity, the sense of smell, and bird migration.
Science writer Philip Ball examines the intersection of quantum theory and biological systems. He investigates how the baffling principles of the subatomic world might play a significant role in the biological processes that sustain life.
The discussion, curated by theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili, explores the ways in which quantum mechanics might be responsible for familiar phenomena, bridging the gap between microscopic physics and macroscopic biological reality.
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