The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life by Dr. Robert O. Becker (1985) challenges the purely chemical, mechanistic view of biology, arguing that a, "direct current" (DC) electrical system controls healing, regeneration, and growth. Becker proposes that this, "bioelectric" system is fundamental to life and offers possibilities for, "limb regeneration," and, "advanced cancer treatment". Becker’s "pioneering research "challenged conventional views by exploring the relationship between electrical currents and living organisms.