Quantum theory applications to biology

Over the past years we have been applying quantum optical techniques to various biological problems such as: The detection of biopathogens, e.g., anthrax [1] and the SARS-CoV-2 virus [2]. On the theoretical front, I will discuss the application of quantum mechanics to other biological problems, such as the possible connection between quantum coherence in brain microtubules [3] and superradiance [4,5]. [1] "FAST CARS: Engineering a laser spectroscopic technique for rapid identification of bacterial spores," M. Scully, et al., PNAS (2002). [2] "Laser technique for direct identification of a single virus I: FASTER CARS," V. Deckert, et al., PNAS (2020). [3] "Quantum Coherence in (Brain) Microtubules and Efficient Energy and Information Transport", N. Mavromatos and d. Nanopoulos, J. Phys: Conf. Ser. 329, 012026 (2011). [4] "On the Existence of Superradiant Excitonic States in Microtubules", G. Celardo, et al., NJP (2019). [5] "The Super of Superradiance", M. Scully and A. Svidzinksy, Science (2009): A. Svidzinsky, et al., "Single photon superradiance and radiation trapping by atomic shells," PRA (2016).