Physical research in dynamized systems

Zacharias, Carlos Renato

doi:10.1054/mehy.2001.1508

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“…A plausible hypothesis, backed up by modern quantum mechanical calculations and some experimental data is that molecular memory is an emergent property (in the sense used in complexity theory) of large numbers of molecules all physically interacting with other, via known physical principles. [53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61] An unresolved problem is still that of stability of clusters over thermal fluctuations that should tend to dissipate any emergent structure.…”

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Complexity science and homeopathy: a synthetic overview

Bellavite

2003

Homeopathy

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Homeopathy is founded on 'holistic' and 'vitalistic' paradigms, which may be interpreted--at least in part--in terms of a framework provided by the theory of dynamic systems and of complexity. The conceptual models and some experimental findings from complexity science may support the paradoxical claims of similia principle and of dilution/dynamization effects. It is argued that better appreciation of three main properties of complex systems: non-linearity, self-organization, and dynamicity, will not only add to our basic understanding of homeopathic phenomena but also illuminate new directions for experimental investigations and therapeutic settings.

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Complexity science and homeopathy: a synthetic overview

Bellavite

2003

Homeopathy

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“…Research in homeopathy has surely underrated the role of variability. The attention has been focused on the hypothetical mechanism of action of homeopathic treatments [2][3][4] and on the lack of repeatability [5,6]. Particularly the latter aspect has generated serious doubts on treatment efficacy and stimulated explanations of ultra high dilution (UHD) effects, mostly using complexity theory [7].…”

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The Role of Variability in Evaluating Ultra High Dilution Effects: Considerations Based on Plant Model Experiments

Nani

Brizzi²,

Lazzarato³

et al. 2007

Complement Med Res

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A series of experiments, performed on plant models with ultra high dilutions (UHD) of arsenic trioxide at 45th decimal potency has been reviewed with a particular focus on variability. The working variables considered are: the number of germinated seeds out of a fixed set of 33, the stem length of wheat seedlings and the number of necrotic lesions in tobacco leaf disks inoculated with tobacco mosaic virus (TMV). A thorough comparison between treatment and control group has been proposed, considering the two main sources of variability in each series of experiments: variability within and between experiments. In treated groups, a systematic decrease in variability between-experiments, as well as a general decrease, with very few exceptions, in variability within experiments has been observed with respect to control. Variability is traditionally considered as control parameter of model systems. Our hypothesis, based on experimental evidences, proposes a new role of variability as a target of UHD action. This hypothesis may help interpret unanswered questions that keep rising in basic and clinical research in homeopathy.

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“…Spectroscopic studies may not be adequate to elucidate these issues. 16 What exactly is the problem? Emil Roduner pointed out that nanoparticles behave totally differently from their massive relatives from a chemicalephysical perspective.…”

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Molecules and nanoparticles in extreme homeopathic dilutions: is Avogadro’s Constant a dogma?

Chirumbolo

2011

Homeopathy

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Physical research in dynamized systems

Cited by 7 publications

References 22 publications

Complexity science and homeopathy: a synthetic overview

Complexity science and homeopathy: a synthetic overview

The Role of Variability in Evaluating Ultra High Dilution Effects: Considerations Based on Plant Model Experiments

Molecules and nanoparticles in extreme homeopathic dilutions: is Avogadro’s Constant a dogma?

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