Improved bounds on entropy production in living systems [Biophysics and Computational Biology]

Living systems maintain or increase local order by working against the second law of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic consistency is restored as they consume free energy, thereby increasing the net entropy of their environment. Recently introduced estimators for the entropy production rate have provided major insights into the efficiency of important cellular...
Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Biophysics and Computational Biology Physical Sciences Source Type: research