The DemystifySci Podcast
The Strangeness of Ordered Water - Dr. Gerald Pollack, University of Washington
May 12, 2021
Dr. Gerald Pollack from the University of Washington discusses the significance of structured water in biology, challenging common misconceptions and exploring its role in cellular stability. Topics include the behavior of water molecules in cells, challenges in scientific research, the crucial role of water in biological processes, disruption of water layers in cells, the role of exclusion zone water in cellular energy processes, and the importance of funding unconventional cancer research.
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- Ordered water influences biological behaviors at cellular surfaces.
- Easy water stores electrical energy impacting cellular functions.
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Water's Adaptive Nature in Biology
Water is more than a mere solvent in biology; it can form structured interfaces at cellular surfaces governing biological behaviors. This ordered water, known as easy water or the fourth phase, plays a crucial role in stabilizing cells and facilitating biological processes. The ordered water interacts with surfaces like proteins, membranes, and DNA to create a structured environment in cells, influencing cellular functions.
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