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Neurons as hierarchies of quantum reference frames.

Chris Fields¹, James F Glazebrook², Michael Levin³

¹23 Rue des Lavandières, 11160 Caunes Minervois, France.

|June 7, 2022

Summary

This study introduces a novel quantum information-theoretic model for neural systems, offering a scalable representation of neurons and networks. This framework predicts correlations between synaptic activity, dendritic remodeling, and trophic reward.

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Activity-dependent remodeling Bayesian inference Bioelectricity Computation Learning Memory

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Area of Science:

Computational neuroscience
Quantum information theory
Systems biology

Background:

Traditional neuron models struggle to keep pace with empirical findings.
A need exists for unified, scalable models of neural components and networks.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a scale-independent quantum information-theoretic model for neural systems.
To represent synapses, dendrites, axons, neurons, and local networks uniformly.
To enable predictions linking neural activity, structure, and reward.

Main Methods:

Utilizing fully scale-independent quantum information-theoretic tools.
Developing a hierarchical representation of quantum reference frames.
Implementing active-inference principles within the quantum framework.

Main Results:

A uniform and scalable model for neural components and networks was established.
The model predicts specific correlations between synaptic activity, dendritic remodeling, and trophic reward.
The framework demonstrates potential for generalization to non-neural systems.

Conclusions:

The quantum information-theoretic approach offers a powerful new paradigm for neural modeling.
This model provides testable predictions for neurobiological research.
The framework may extend to developmental and regenerative biology.