QuantumT 27 Posted January 23, 2020 (edited) Quote Physicists have watched a chain of 15 amino acids interfere with itself, in an experiment that paves the way for a new era of quantum biology. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614688/a-natural-biomolecule-has-been-measured-acting-in-a-quantum-wave-for-the-first-time/ Edited January 23, 2020 by QuantumT 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmydasaint 176 Posted February 5, 2020 The article you cited also mentioned that fullerenes had also generated interference patterns in 1999. I do not understand how this experiment will lead to a new era in quantum biology. Could you please give us your perspective on their findings. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuantumT 27 Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) On 2/5/2020 at 6:05 PM, jimmydasaint said: The article you cited also mentioned that fullerenes had also generated interference patterns in 1999. I do not understand how this experiment will lead to a new era in quantum biology. Could you please give us your perspective on their findings. Neither do I (understand quantum biology), I'm just the messenger. I was hoping a discussion, here on this forum, would reveal what it's about, and its possible applications. But I find evidence of "macro" duality fascinating, because it breaks the boundaries we thought it had. It's not only a quantum phenomenon as we originally assumed. And that is worthy of being "breaking news" IMHO. But it's not treated so. Fullerenes are simple carbon molecules. This is a step further. Edited February 7, 2020 by QuantumT 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites