Diamagnetism is a fundamental property of matter that causes a repulsive force in the presence of an external magnetic field. Superconductivity, on the other hand, is a phenomenon of zero electrical resistance and expulsion of magnetic fields occurring in certain materials below a critical temperature.
Move the slider to change the strength of the external magnetic field and observe how it affects the diamagnetic material.
Recent research has suggested that microtubules, key components of the cellular cytoskeleton, may exhibit diamagnetic properties. This finding has profound implications for our understanding of cellular function and potentially for the role of quantum effects in biological systems.
The presence of diamagnetic and potentially superconducting properties in microtubules could revolutionize our understanding of neural function. These properties might allow for quantum coherence, rapid information transfer, and even the possibility of microtubules acting as quantum processors within neurons.
Rotate the model to explore the structure of a microtubule. The colored regions represent areas of potential diamagnetic activity.