Abstract

We previously reported frequency-dependent effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) at microwave and at radio frequencies when amplitude was modulated with 16 or 60 Hz extra-low frequencies (ELF). This study was conducted primarily to test effects of magnetic fields induced by ELF ranging from 10 to 72 Hz generating a calculated magnetic flux density of 138.48 nT/rms. Escherichia coli cells, strain JM108 containing a plasmid having a neuron-specific gene, was used. Results show the most significant alteration of enzyme activities at 55 Hz and marginally significant effects at 15 and 60 Hz in exposed cells compared to control cells. Several other ELF frequencies tested did not show any difference between control and exposed cells. It is concluded that effects of magnetic fields at ELF are not linearly dependent and are effective only at specific frequencies, which are separated by wide ranges of noneffective ELF frequencies.

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.