tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29257715.post6064145672971691568..comments2023-10-26T04:59:09.604+05:30Comments on Physiology physics woven fine: Neurons: Digital or Analog?AmiyaMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15377884408239081072noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29257715.post-609677955365142952010-12-03T08:49:07.962+05:302010-12-03T08:49:07.962+05:30Try "I am a Strange Loop" by Douglas Hof...Try "I am a Strange Loop" by Douglas Hofstadtler.Euphoniumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06816053523107992750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29257715.post-72311098572734475922010-10-18T14:36:24.015+05:302010-10-18T14:36:24.015+05:30No doubt, a very nice reading. I would add that an...No doubt, a very nice reading. I would add that analog/digital is a characteristic rather of neuronal networks than of neurons. Anyway, our view of these things appears to be more and more childish as science advances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29257715.post-90989979048224308922010-10-15T20:20:03.799+05:302010-10-15T20:20:03.799+05:30Dear Smontano, I also don't know much about st...Dear Smontano, I also don't know much about string theory. In fact, strictly, it is not a theory yet, but it is an entirely novel idea that 'visualizes' the Universe in the form of vibrating strings bounded by membranes (branes). String theory proposes multiple dimensions so that a 'braneworld' having 3 dimensions will not be able to see what's happening in a braneworld having 10 or 4 dimensions, regardless of how close they are.<br /><br />Physiology or biology is also governed by physical and statistical (see Schrodinger: What is life) rules. Very little is known of physiology specially at the microscopic level, such as ion channels, pumps, metabolomics & ATP, protein folding, saltatory conduction in nerve axons, biochemical reactions etc. As science evolves, we may expect to unfold its elusive nature little by little (probably not in great jumps as 'life' is immensely complex). String theory, by virtue of its exotic nature, may unravel some mysteries of the cell, and life as a whole. It is a bit premature to speculate on when, how or which part or process of the cell it will throw light upon. We must wait and watch.AmiyaMaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377884408239081072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29257715.post-17155335274800852772010-10-15T04:16:26.632+05:302010-10-15T04:16:26.632+05:30Hi, I am a student in college and I am intrigued o...Hi, I am a student in college and I am intrigued on your opinion on how string theory connects to physiology? I have been trying to put my finger on it but I don't think I know enough about the subject to tie it together. What are your thoughts??Nottobe Known https://www.blogger.com/profile/09577251713818519501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29257715.post-47925830219229227172008-10-07T03:38:00.000+05:302008-10-07T03:38:00.000+05:30Very,very nice and interesting post.Really if stri...Very,very nice and interesting post.<BR/>Really if string theory comes up to be true as it's earlier promises,we will have more than 3 spatial dimensions.Then some of the unknown elements of mind,consciousness and brain can be found to exist in those other dimensions.Sankarsanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514924233407825390noreply@blogger.com