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185 - Jim Al-Khalili: The Fundamentals of Quantum Biology

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Quantum Tunneling and the Biological Arrow of Time

This chapter explores the connection between quantum mechanics and biological systems, specifically through the lens of proton tunneling in DNA. It highlights how an enzyme influences proton behavior during DNA unzipping, linking these processes to quantum coherence and the concept of time in biology.

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