Yale professor Nikhil Malvankar discovers quantum mechanics in bacteria's oxygen-free respiration

Scientists discovered bacteria "snorkeling" electrons through protein filaments, a process explained by quantum mechanics. This quantum effect, observed at room temperature, allows electrons to "surf" energy waves, enabling bacteria to respire deep underground without oxygen. The findings could lead to advancements in quantum computing by demonstrating quantum mechanics in biological systems, potentially reducing the need for extreme cold temperatures.