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Quantum physics proposes a new way to study biology – and the results could revolutionize our understanding of how life works

  • Written by Clarice D. Aiello, Quantum Biology Tech (QuBiT) Lab, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
Quantum physics proposes a new way to study biology – and the results could revolutionize our understanding of how life worksLooking at life at the atomic scale offers a more comprehensive understanding of the macroscopic world.theasis/E+ via Getty Images

Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But this may one day be...

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