The Interstitial Pathways as the Substrate of Consciousness: A New Synthesis.

This theoretical paper proposes that consciousness arises from the interstitial pathways of the brain, which are the spaces and connections between neurons and other brain cells. The author synthesizes existing evidence to argue that these interstitial spaces, including the extracellular matrix and glial cells, form a dynamic substrate that integrates neural activity and supports conscious experience. The work presents a new framework for understanding consciousness by shifting focus from neurons alone to the broader cellular environment.

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The Interstitial Pathways as the Substrate of Consciousness: A New Synthesis.