A new open-access study published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences re-examines the role of the fatty acid Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in the brain — not as a passive structural component, but as an electronically and quantum-biologically active molecule.
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According to the authors, DHA’s unique chemical structure (six conjugated double bonds) enables delocalization of electrons, forming an “electron-rich matrix” in neural membranes that — in concert with proteins — may support ultra-fast signaling, recognition, memory, and cognition. In this view, DHA provides a quantum-optimized substrate that may underpin neural information processing.
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The paper argues that the extreme evolutionary conservation of DHA in nervous-system membranes — unchanged across hundreds of millions of years — reflects its fundamental importance. Rather than being a mere membrane lipid, DHA emerges as a prime candidate for the physical and quantum foundation of cognition.
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This contribution aligns with Dr. Manahel Thabet’s broader scientific interest in bridging neuroscience, biophysics, and quantum perspectives — offering a provocative, interdisciplinary approach to understanding how consciousness and cognition may arise from the molecular level.


Read the full research report here.