Quantum Biology

Background Paper
A Brief Introduction to the
Radical Pair Mechanism

The radical pair mechanism (RPM) is a quantum-chemical mechanism from the field of spin chemistry. This paper introduces the RPM and covers how open questions can be studied analytically, by calculation, and by experiment.

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Background Paper
A Quantum Biological Construction
of the Radical Pair Mechanism

This papers explores a biophysical construction of the Radical Pair Mechanism, which permits a more intuitive description as compared to typical physical or chemical models.

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Roadmap
Quantum Biology Roadmap

As part of supporting the Quantum Biology Institute, we worked with the team to put together a roadmap laying steps necessary to kickstart an industry around quantum biology. You can see the roadmap and learn more about the Quantum Biology Ecosystem at: https://www.quantumbiology.eco/roadmap

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Bottlenecks
Bottlenecks in Longevity Research

Life expectancy increased dramatically over the twentieth century. If similar gains are to be made again, radical advances in our understanding of biology are necessary. This report describes the social and institutional barriers to progress in longevity research, which are relatively small, and the technical barriers, which constitute the real bottleneck.

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External links
Quantum Biology Risks

An assessment of technological risks that may arise through the study of quantum biology. Performed by the Archimedes Network for Leverage as part of Leverage's Assessing Risks from Quantum Biology grant program from May 2024.

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Overview
Introduction to Quantum Biology

For a variety of biological phenomena, the only known explanation involves the laws of quantum physics. Learn about whether and how biology runs on quantum and what that means for the future of health, longevity, biomanufacturing, and more.

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