Biomimicry and Synchronicity. How Nature Inspired my PhD Thesis on Wound Repair

The Moran effect, as detailed in a recent Nature article , explains how the summer solstice (this week) triggers subcontinental-scale synchrony in mast seeding by aligning the temperature-sensing windows of trees like European beech. This synchrony, driven by environmental cues, ensures vast populations of trees respond simultaneously to weather conditions. Synchronized factors like temperature and day length drive large-scale biological synchrony.

This concept parallels my PhD research, which utilizes biomimicry by mimicking mycelium's repair mechanisms to develop advanced methods for wound closure, minimizing scars, and enhancing healing. Both studies highlight the power of natural patterns in solving complex problems.

Let's go back to basics; what is biomimicry, what is synchronicity, and why are they part of my PhD thesis?

Biomimicry?is the practice of drawing inspiration from nature's designs, processes, and systems to solve human challenges. It involves emulating the models, systems, and elements of nature to create sustainable solutions and innovations. Biomimicry operates on the premise that nature, through billions of years of evolution, has already solved many of the problems we face, often with efficient, sustainable, and resilient designs.

Synchronicity?is a concept introduced by the psychologist Carl Jung, referring to the meaningful coincidence of two or more events where something other than the probability of chance is involved. It suggests that events are connected not by a cause-and-effect relationship but by their meaningful relationship to the observer.

My second doctorate , explored paradigms in science, grounded in an event of synchronicity and supported by a solution inspired by biomimicry. My research began with a synchronicity of two statements our Chief of the department professor made beside a patient’s bed. One was about the dimensions of a surgical cut, and the other was about the inability of closing rounded skin defects.

I immediately recognized one statement as incorrect and, due to the synchronicity, questioned the accuracy of the second statement.

This sparked my PhD theory on how to surgically close rounded skin cuts while minimizing scars by more than 50%, all based on nature's matrix, the mycelium. The PhD resulted in 3 new surgical techniques aiming to minimize scars .

Mycelium?is an ecosystem. It is the vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a network of fine white filaments (hyphae). It is a critical component of the fungal life cycle and plays a significant role in ecosystems by decomposing organic material and recycling nutrients. Mycelium can spread over large areas and form complex, interconnected networks in the soil. It has been studied for its potential applications in sustainable practices, such as biodegradable materials, soil health improvement, and even in medical fields for its antimicrobial properties.

The body's matrix, also known as the extracellular matrix (ECM), is a complex network of proteins and carbohydrates that provides structural and biochemical support to cells. It is crucial for tissue integrity, cell signaling, and various physiological processes.

There are similarities between the extracellular matrix (ECM) and mycelium, and this was the inspiration for my new surgical techniques. They are similar in structure, communication, and the ability to repair. My research focused on the repair aspect of any wound or cut. Both systems create extensive networks—ECM in animals and mycelium in fungi—that support and communicate within their environments. Both are beneath the surface. Their ability to adapt, mobilize, and repair, guided my investigation into new methods for surgically closing rounded skin cuts while minimizing scars by more than 50%, using principles derived from nature's mycelium.

In my PhD, I explored the principles of biomimicry, particularly focusing on the repair mechanisms observed in mycelium to develop advanced wound closure techniques. The innovative approach to the direct closure of round lesions using ECM and figure of 8 sutures exemplifies the application of biomimicry, drawing parallels to the adaptive and supportive nature of mycelium. By leveraging ECM’s dynamic properties and combining them with precise surgical techniques, I was able to optimized the healing process, reduced tissue waste, and improved aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients.

This technique shares similarities with the adaptive nature of mycelium:

• Network Formation and Support: Just as mycelium forms a supportive network for nutrient distribution and growth, the ECM provides a structural framework that supports tissue regeneration and healing.
• Adaptive Remodeling: Mycelium adapts to environmental changes by adjusting its growth patterns. Similarly, the ECM in Dr. Tilleman’s technique adapts through remodeling processes, driven by cellular activities and environmental cues, ensuring optimal healing.

Both the Moran effect and my research emphasize the power of natural synchrony and biological networks, by environmental cues and timing biological networks.

By understanding the Moran effect’s synchronization mechanism, one can draw parallels to how natural systems optimize processes through coordination and timing. This insight can further refine everyone's approach to biomimicry not only in medical applications, like my research, but for enhancing human potential by integrating the principles of environmental harmony and biological efficiency observed in nature.

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