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Nuclear-Powered Wind Farms: A New Model for Cellular Energy Efficiency

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Biological systems demonstrate extraordinary energy efficiency that cannot be fully explained by conventional biochemistry alone. This paper proposes a revolutionary model: cells operate as "nuclear-powered wind farms" where chromatin packaging functions as molecular turbines harvesting nuclear-scale electromagnetic forces generated by DNA compression and decompression cycles. We hypothesize that the extreme compression of DNA (equivalent to compressing 100 miles into 1 inch) creates nuclear-level energy storage that is systematically harvested through chromatin remodeling dynamics. This model, integrated with existing ATP synthase mechanisms, provides a comprehensive framework for understanding cellular energy efficiency and offers new therapeutic targets for age-related decline and disease.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15805107

Authors: Billions, Ava, Knight, Chris

Language: English

Topic: Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6968426652

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