Understanding when quantum physics matters in biology

Everything in the universe ultimately obeys quantum physics

Quantum effects are fragile and disappear through decoherence

How do living organisms maintain useful quantum effects long enough for them to matter?

Cells are warm, wet, and noisy, conditions that usually destroy delicate quantum states

Some biological systems may have evolved to exploit quantum phenomena

Are there specific biological processes where quantum mechanics provides a measurable advantage?

Quantum biology sits at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology

So does the Quantum BioSciences Consortium