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Book SynopsisHigh dilution effects constitute a major problem on the frontier of biophysics. The reported effects on simple and complex biological systems range from in vitro and in vivo models to cellular metabolism regulation, the immune system, the nervous system, intoxicated organs and organisms, and developmental models. The physical properties of high dilutions have been considered, such as the organization properties of water molecules in the presence and after the presence of solute molecules, the energy characteristics of empty and full water clusters, and their dynamical interactions with proteins. Among the mechanisms responsible for the high dilution effects, a non-molecular transfer of information has been hypothesized.
Table of ContentsIntroductory lecture: Basic research on high dilution effects, M. Bastide. Biophysical aspects: Hormesis, M. Oberbaum; Effects of metal high dilutions on cells and integrated systems, J. Cambar et al; Coherence in biological systems and water, C.W. Smith. Clinical evidences: High dilutions as a tool of immunomodulation, M. Bastide; Supersensitivity of the rat lens in a critical period of the development, K. Muranov; Use of high-diluted drugs for dream recall in psychotherapy, S. Sportiello. Structure and communication: Structure-function properties of water clusters in proteins, D. Arad; Experimental detection of the existence of structures in high dilutions, G.S. Anagnostatos; Pharmacological frequency transfer on animal and vegetal model, C. Vinattieri et al. (Part contents).
