Dr. Nirosha Murugan: Biophotons Illuminating Life with Energy & Information

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, with pioneering research into biophotons—ultraweak photon emissions that reveal the hidden interplay between physics, biology, and life.

By the end of this episode, listeners will understand how biophotons contribute to cellular communication, regeneration, and health. Dr. Murugan’s insights highlight the emerging field of quantum biology and how it connects physics to life, offering transformative potential for medical diagnostics and a deeper understanding of living systems.

This episode explores the future of medicine through the lens of life’s physical foundations.

The Murugan Lab https://themuruganlab.com

Publications https://themuruganlab.com/publications/

X https://x.com/msahsorin

Cause of Autism: https://youtu.be/0onzTNYyrmI?si=4cah8YtY8J1dlh0Y

Autism & Mitochondria: Biophysics meets Biochemistry https://youtu.be/-wXJI719L5s?si=XAMqQ0f1xMDlPqls

Neurulation, Neuroepitheial Cells, & Mesencephalon https://youtu.be/ZPkb1Fp7EIc?si=OSfUJP9uZIjGe3ZM

0:00 Dr. Nirosha Murugan

2:16 Daylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 discount

6:34 Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for a 10% discount

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 (biophotons); 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; Light Patterns, Spectrums, & Wavelengths

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, Red light & UV Light

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