This is extremely interesting:
Computational capacity of life in relation to the universe
Kurian (2025)
The paper highlights the efficient and substantial computational capacities of biological systems, especially in comparison to current quantum computing capabilities. It also estimates when quantum computers might reach a level of computational capacity comparable to that of the universe itself. The researchers link how life processes information to the fundamental physical laws that govern the universe, at both cosmological and Planck scales.
I've been following developments in research on quantum effects in the brain. The concept discussed in this paper that interests me the most is the observed superradiance in networks of aromatic amino acids, such as tryptophan, and how this might facilitate coherence despite substantial thermal noise.
The information presented has significant implications for advancing quantum computing through the application of biological qubit architectures. I'm excited to see how research into quantum effects in neuronal function may illuminate (pun intended) our understanding of learning and memory, as well as the potential for developing diagnostics and therapeutics for neurological disorders.
