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Evolution as a collective phenomenon.

J Chela-Flores

    Journal of Theoretical Biology
    |November 7, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study extends quantum mechanics to biosystems, proposing a quantum ultraviolet defense mechanism for early chemical evolution. It suggests experimental methods to detect a correlated phonon condensate, analogous to superconductivity.

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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum mechanics applied to biological systems.
    • Condensed matter physics principles in biological contexts.

    Background:

    • Biosystems exhibit dielectric properties and uncorrelated phonon condensates, similar to Bose-Einstein condensation.
    • Existing theories face challenges in explaining early chemical evolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To extend quantum mechanical descriptions of biosystems.
    • To incorporate anomalous averages of condensed phonons, analogous to superconductivity.
    • To propose a quantum ultraviolet defense mechanism for chemical evolution.

    Main Methods:

    • Extending quantum mechanical models for biosystems.
    • Applying concepts from Bose-Einstein condensation and superconductivity.
    • Developing theoretical frameworks for phonon condensates in biological systems.

    Main Results:

    • A theoretical model for biosystems with anomalous phonon averages is established.
    • The model supports a quantum ultraviolet defense mechanism at the origin of chemical evolution.
    • This mechanism potentially resolves difficulties in standard evolutionary scenarios.

    Conclusions:

    • The quantum description of biosystems can be enhanced by considering superconductivity-like phenomena.
    • A quantum ultraviolet defense mechanism may have played a role in abiogenesis.
    • Experimental strategies are proposed to verify the existence of correlated phonon condensates.

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