Merlin Sheldrake
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Merlin Sheldrake is a biologist and writer whose work explores the symbiotic relationships that shape life on Earth, with a particular focus on mycology, plant–fungal networks, and the ecological dynamics of trade and cooperation. His most-cited paper, "A travelling-wave strategy for plant–fungal trade" (2025, 45 citations), introduces a novel model for understanding how mycorrhizal fungi balance the costs and benefits of network expansion, revealing a travelling-wave mechanism that optimizes resource exchange with plant roots over nearly 450 million years of coevolution. This work has already garnered attention for its elegant integration of theoretical biology and empirical observation, offering fresh insights into the ancient, hidden economies beneath our feet. Sheldrake is best known for his bestselling book *Entangled Life*, which brought fungal intelligence and interconnectedness to a global audience. His research continues to bridge ecology, evolutionary biology, and complex systems, inspiring both scientists and the public to rethink the fundamental roles of fungi in sustaining life.
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- 1A travelling-wave strategy for plant–fungal trade45 citations · 2025