A quantum leap in biology. One inscrutable field helps another, as quantum physics unravels consciousness.
EMBO Rep October 1, 2006 DOI: 10.1038/sj.embor.7400802 (opens in new tab) via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractQuantum physics may help explain consciousness, a long-inscrutable biological phenomenon. The text suggests that concepts from quantum mechanics could provide new insights into how conscious experience arises, potentially bridging the gap between physical processes and subjective awareness. No specific findings, data, or mechanisms are described.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that quantum physics may provide a framework for understanding consciousness, proposing that quantum phenomena could be integral to neural processes underlying subjective experience. |
Abstract
A quantum leap in biology. One inscrutable field helps another, as quantum physics unravels consciousness.