The future of quantum biology

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Marais, Adriana
Adams, Betony
Ringsmuth, Andrew K.
Ferretti, Marco
Gruber, J. Michael
Hendrikx, Ruud
Schuld, Maria
Smith, Samuel L.
Sinayskiy, Ilya
Kruger, T.P.J. (Tjaart)

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Royal Society

Abstract

Biological systems are dynamical, constantly exchanging energy and matter with the environment in order to maintain the non-equilibrium state synonymous with living. Developments in observational techniques have allowed us to study biological dynamics on increasingly small scales. Such studies have revealed evidence of quantum mechanical effects, which cannot be accounted for by classical physics, in a range of biological processes. Quantum biology is the study of such processes, and here we provide an outline of the current state of the field, as well as insights into future directions.

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Artificial photosynthesis, Charge transfer, Enzyme catalysis, Light harvesting, Quantum technology, Sensing

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Marais, A., Adams, B., Ringsmuth, A.K. et al. 2018, 'The future of quantum biology', Journal of the Royal Society Interface, vol. 15, no. 148, art. 20180640, pp. 1-14.