"no telling where Burr's L-field comes from". p182
"Weiss preceded Burr in 1939" p. 182
regenerated fingertips p 156
Was Harold Saxon burr aware of Robert O Beckers work in regeneration?
There is no publicly available evidence or historical record indicating that Harold Saxon Burr was aware of Robert O. Becker's work on regeneration.
Harold Saxon Burr (1889–1973) was an American biologist known for his research on bioelectric fields and the concept of the "L-field" in living organisms. His work primarily focused on the idea that living organisms have measurable electric fields that relate to their health and development.
Robert O. Becker (1923–2008) was an orthopedic surgeon and researcher best known for his studies on the role of electrical currents in the regeneration of tissues and limbs, especially in amphibians, and he proposed groundbreaking theories about bioelectricity influencing regeneration and healing.
While both scientists worked on bioelectricity and its role in biology, Burr's main contributions came earlier, primarily from the 1930s through the 1950s, whereas Becker’s influential work was most prominent from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Given the timeline overlap, it is possible that Becker was aware of Burr’s earlier bioelectricity concepts, as Becker cited historical bioelectric research, but there is no record that Burr was aware of Becker’s later discoveries, especially since Burr died in 1973 when Becker's most influential publications were just beginning to emerge.
In summary:
- Burr’s work predates and possibly influenced later research on bioelectricity, including Becker's.
- There is no documented evidence showing Burr was aware of or referred to Becker’s work.
- It is more likely Becker was aware of Burr’s research than the other way around.
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