Quantum effects in the brain

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Physicist Henry Margenau (quoted by Sir John Eccles) states that the
components of the brain 'are small enough to be governed by
probabilistic quantum laws' and are 'always poised for a multitude of
possible changes, each with a definite probability'.

Is Margenau's view (that actions in the brain might be subject to
quantum effects) generally accepted withnin science?

N.B. The blurb for the forthcoming Quantum Mind 2003 Conference on
Consciousness, Quantum Physics and the Brain to be hosted by the
University of Arizona states "recent experimental evidence suggests
quantum nonlocality occurring in conscious and subconscious brain
function, and functional quantum processes in molecular biology are
becoming more and more apparent."

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