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¹Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Milano and istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Milano.

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Area of Science:

Investigates the intersection of quantum physics and biological systems.
Explores the fundamental principles governing living matter.
Focuses on emergent properties in biological organization.

Background:

The 'atomistic paradigm' in molecular biology overlooks the collective, cooperative aspects of life.
Living matter exhibits characteristics aligning with Quantum Field Theory (QFT).
Spontaneous order arises in biological systems under specific thermodynamic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To challenge the reductionist 'atomistic paradigm' in biological analysis.
To propose Quantum Field Theory (QFT) as a governing framework for living matter.
To identify 'Electrodynamical coherence' (EC) as a potential bridge between physics and biology.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis integrating principles of quantum physics and biology.
Theoretical exploration of emergent order in biological systems.
Examination of 'Electrodynamical coherence' (EC) as a unifying concept.

Main Results:

Living matter is better described by Quantum Field Theory (QFT) than traditional molecular biology.
Biological systems can spontaneously generate order when thermodynamic conditions are favorable.
'Electrodynamical coherence' (EC) emerges as a significant indicator for a physics-biology connection.

Conclusions:

A paradigm shift is needed in biological sciences towards quantum principles.
Quantum Field Theory (QFT) offers a more comprehensive framework for understanding life.
'Electrodynamical coherence' (EC) provides a promising avenue for interdisciplinary research bridging physics and biology.