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Quantum Biology - Coggle Diagram

- - - - holy Grail
      - light sensitive molecule
        
        radial pair hypothesis
        
        the molecule absorbs light to absorbing another electron, but not as a lone pair.
        
        the spins could be the same (triplet) or opposite (singlet)
        
        the magnetosphere influences the propability
        
        Cryptochromes in plants are the only known molecule.
        
        Then discovered in the eyes of birds (light sensitive)
        
        how to test?
        
        Standing hypothesis (eqn) from a physicist. Project included physists, biology, and quantum chemists.
        
        2 more items...
- - - - Particular to blue light.
      - Chickens and pigeons
        
        Magnetic field effect was diminished
        
        But they can sense it.
    - - The probability is changed by magnetic fields.
        
        "we don't know how they detect it."
        
        The magnetic field altered the amount of light absorbed, indicating it was altering the proteins.
        
        Isolated lab conditions are not similar to the structure of the actual eyeball.
- - - - Brings in the migration of insects and aquatics.
    - - Specified orientation and navigation.
        
        orientation = speed (velocity & direction)
        
        True navigation = current location and directional mapping to target.
        
        True navigators can do this at any time.
        
        Navigation = anything between orientation and true navigation.
    - - angle of the celestial rotation centre above the horizon, geomagnetic field intensity, and geomagnetic inclination angle to determine N & S
        
        Long migrators need E & W also
        
        Mapping and compass orientation may be continuous
      - First time?
        
        Usually simpler orientation system
        
        General goal and signposts
        
        May use an elder guide
        
        No map, just compass