Calcium ion cyclotron resonance in dissipative water structures
1a Department Biology I , University of Munich , Munich.
Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine
|February 9, 2018
Summary
Weak electromagnetic fields influence biological systems. Calcium ions (Ca2+) exposed to specific frequencies via ion cyclotron resonance (ICR) show reduced oscillations in a biomimetic system, indicating potential field-mediated regulation.
Area of Science:
- Biophysics
- Quantum Electrodynamics
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Weak magnetic and electromagnetic fields demonstrably impact physiological processes across diverse life forms.
- Ion cyclotron resonance (ICR) is a proposed sensitive mechanism for perceiving geomagnetic fields and orientation.
- Quantum electrodynamics suggests coherent regions in water facilitate ICR effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the ion cyclotron resonance (ICR) response of the calcium ion (Ca2+), essential for numerous biological functions.
- To explore the interaction of Ca2+ with a biomimetic system comprising L-α-phosphatidylcholine and water under specific electromagnetic field conditions.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an aqueous solution of L-α-phosphatidylcholine as a biomimetic proxy.
- Employed dynamic light scattering (DLS) and nonlinear dielectric spectroscopy (NLDS) for measurements.
- Investigated the Belousov-Zhabotinsky chemical reaction dynamics in the presence and absence of Ca2+ ICR.
Main Results:
- Addition of calcium ions shifted the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction to a new equilibrium.
- Application of Ca2+ ICR significantly reduced the oscillations within the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction.
- Observed coherent coupling between calcium ion oscillators and large-scale coherent water regions.
Conclusions:
- The calcium ion (Ca2+) exhibits a measurable response to ion cyclotron resonance (ICR) within a biomimetic system.
- This Ca2+ ICR interaction appears to modulate oscillatory chemical reactions and ion flux regulation.
- The findings suggest a potential mechanism for biological systems to sense and respond to weak environmental electromagnetic fields.
Keywords:
Cyclotron resonancebiological magnetic field effectcalciumcoherent domainelectroanalytical methodslight scatteringquantum effectsuperconductivityMore Related Videos
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