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The DemystifySci Podcast

At the Edge of Quantum Biology - Dr. Clarice Aiello, UCLA

May 21, 2023
Dr. Clarice D. Aiello, a quantum engineer studying how subatomic physics affects biology, discusses topics such as quantum biology, superposition of spin states, defining spin and bonafide superposition, the wave character of spin, the mysticism of quantum, quantum conditional reactions, biophotons, magnetic fields and embryogenesis, birds, electromagnetic treatments in biology, and creating a scientific field in "The DemystifySci Podcast".
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Quick takeaways

  • Electron spins influence chemical reactions, with the spin state determining the pathway and outcome.
  • Proteins with chromophores and redox centers provide a link between spin-dependent chemistry and biological processes.

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Spin-dependent chemical reactions

There is a class of chemical reactions that depend on electron spins, where the spin state of an electron determines the pathway and outcome of the reaction. This spin property can be influenced by external magnetic fields, which can alter the superposition states of the electron and change the probability of reaction pathways and final products. It has been observed in test tube chemistry and certain proteins and biomolecules, where weak magnetic fields can have significant effects on the reaction outcomes. The exact mechanisms and effects are still being studied, but this spin-dependent chemistry provides evidence of how spins can play a role in biological systems.

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