A Suggestion for a Relevant Conceptual Basis in Biophysics

Abstract

For the time being, the biological processes are described based on theoretical apparatus of thermodynamics, mechanics, dynamic systems theory etc. Here an idea to extend the theoretical basis of biophysics via new measurable variables and new regularities is discussed. A new conceptual basis for description of living objects in their entirety and overall response is suggested. Biology and medicine gain if the physiological status of the organism could be assessed via prompt and simple measurements. This could be possible if new adequate variables for the describing of the living organism as a whole would be introduced. Such approach could help to evaluate the organism overall response to different stimulus and disturbances. Here we propose three basic quantities: vitality, biological energy, and synergy. These quantities are presumed as integral phenomenological characteristics of a biological object. Synergy is presumed to be a measure of biological self-regulation quality. During development and growth of the organism the synergy increases. Biological principle for maximum synergy in undisturbed state of the organism is postulated. An equation describing the recovery process of an organism after some disturbance is obtained. The synergy change in possible outcomes after different influences is discussed. The new approach, new variables and laws could form a new science field. This paper could stimulate the scientific thought for further research.