From Aug 2025: Narosha Murugan, Ph.D. & the Physics of Living Systems & Quantum Biology

My guest today is Dr. Nirosha Murugan, a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Biophysics and Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University. Dr. Murugan explores how physics shapes biological processes, including pioneering research into biophotons, the ultraweak photon emissions produced by living systems. We discuss biophotons, mitochondria, cellular communication, regeneration, neurodevelopment, and the emerging field of quantum biology, including what these ideas might mean for autism and the future of medicine. The conversation explores what we know, what remains speculative, and what the physical foundations of life might reveal about how living systems communicate, develop, and change. The Murugan Lab https://themuruganlab.com Publications https://themuruganlab.com/publications/ **BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CHROMA'S NEW LIGHTS!!!** Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.com MAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.com Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autism Daylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism ‪ Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism 0:00 Dr. Nirosha Murugan 2:16 ads 9:45 Path into Quantum Biology & Biophysics role on organisms; Bioelectricity 13:13 Opsins versus Chromophores; Proteins; Photoreceptors & Light 17:37 The Body Glows & Emits Light; Photomultipliers & Measuring Biophotons 20:37 The Role of Light & Development 21:04 Seed Germination & Human Development (neurodevelopment) Analogy 23:54 Environmental Light & Impact on Health 25:34 Mother's of the original Autistic kids from Leo Kanner 26:46 Light type exposure & Autism 29:50 Mitochondria, Light, & Energy 31:28 Neurocognitive (Dementias) rates & Aging; Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), Electrons 35:35 Microtubules & Cell Function; Reverse Engineer Oxidative Phosphorylation- ATPase, Electron Transport Chain & TCA Cycle 37:14 Cytochrome C Oxidase, Water, Energy, Four Red Light Chromophores- Heme a, a3, CuA, & CuB, vitamin D receptors 42:11 Tryptophan, Tublin, Microtubules 46:49 The Role of Water & Energy in Cells 48:59 Nature's Impact on Health; Get Outside (!), Oxygen 51:46 Midbrain (mesencephalon), Dopamine, Norepinephrine; Serotonin and Raphe 53:36 Serotonin & Development (remember the sensory map !) 55:11 Biophotons & Seasonal changes; Depression, Pale Autistics 58:02 Cancer & Biophoton Signals 59:50 Human connection, Biophotons & Quantum Coherence, Energy, & Molecular Signals 01:01:53 Psychedelics, Depression, Anxiety, Consciousness 01:05:20 Mitochondria, Memory & Information: What is Information? 01:09:54 Intersection of Light & Information 01:12:27 Future Direction in Quantum Biology and Medicine; Silos 01:13:36 Ryan's journey into Quantum Biology & Practices, Reversing Autoimmune Diseases