Symmetry and Conservation in the Cell

This lecture delves into the fascinating journey of Steorn, a start-up that aimed to defy the laws of physics, as detailed in the book 'The Impossible Dream'. It explores the exceptions to thermodynamics, the fallacy of perpetual motion, and the principles of entropy, the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, and free energy. The discussion extends to entropic springs, phase transitions, and the Flory-Huggins theory, shedding light on polymer mixtures and phase separations. The lecture concludes by highlighting the significance of phase transitions in cellular organization and biochemistry.