Old theory, new evidence: inhalational anesthetics disrupt a collective quantum state of intraneuronal microtubules to cause unconsciousness.
Med Gas Res August 18, 2025 DOI: 10.4103/mgr.medgasres-d-25-00111 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA new theory proposes that inhalational anesthetics cause unconsciousness by disrupting a collective quantum state within microtubules inside neurons. This challenges conventional views that anesthetics act primarily on synaptic receptors.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Proposes that inhalational anesthetics disrupt a collective quantum state of intraneuronal microtubules to cause unconsciousness. |
Abstract
Old theory, new evidence: inhalational anesthetics disrupt a collective quantum state of intraneuronal microtubules to cause unconsciousness.