Podcast: Quantum biology - with Nigel Scrutton, Alexandra Olaya-Castro and Jenny Brookes

This month, three researchers explain how quantum theory is being applied to their own work in this cutting-edge field of scientific discovery.

Listen time: 1:20:59
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Nigel Scrutton explores proton tunnelling in enzymes, Alexandra Olaya-Castro discusses her latest research in photosynthesis and Jenny Brookes explains her work on a quantum model of olfaction.

 

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Biology and the human body

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