Study Group Details
435: Quantum Biology
Tuesday1:30 - 3:20
Starting March 01
Greek Orthodox Church
During the 20th century, quantum mechanics revolutionized our understanding of the physical world at the nanoscale. Now, scientists are beginning to apply this new knowledge to biological mechanisms operating at the molecular level. This new research is explored in a lively book, Life at the Edge: The Coming Age of Quantum Biology by Johnjoe McFadden and Jim Al-Khalili. We will read most of the book and do our best to understand it. Some knowledge of molecular biology and/or modern physics will be helpful.
This study group is new
Class Type: Lecture and Discussion
Class Format: TBA
Hours of Reading: More than 3 hrs/week
Study Group Leader(s):
Barbara Searle
Barbara Searle is a veteran study group leader who specializes in biological topics. She has a PhD in biology and is retired from a career in international development at Stanford University and The World Bank.
Reading List
Life on the Edge: The Coming Age of Quantum Biology (McFadden, Johnjoe and Al-Khalili, Jim) | 2014: Crown | ISBN: 978-0-307-98861-8 | Required