A three-generation animal study of the biological effects of very strong low frequency electromagnetic field

Abstract Background: Although the scientific community is extensively concerned with the effects of the EMF, the unambiguous explanation of its effects on living structures is still lacking. Goals: The goal of the study was to evaluate the effect of a low-frequency (LF) electromagnetic field (EMF) on the growth and multiplication of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Methods: Yeast cells were exposed to a frequency of 900 Hz and a magnetic flux density of 2.3 mT. The duration of each experiment was 8 hours, in the beginning of the measurement the value of frequency, rms (root mean square) value of electric current (2 A), and magnetic flux density were fixed set on the exposure device. A paired experiment was performed, a sample exposed to EMF, and a sample shielded from the field. Subsequently, samples were taken every two hours, the number of cells was recorded, and then the concentration of the yeast cells was evaluated at time points. The time points reflected the exposure time of the samples exposed to EMF. Results: The results indicate that LF EMF at given parameters has an inhibitory effect on the growth and multiplication of yeast cells. Conclusion: Exposure to EMF can cause the differences in growth dynamics between cells exposed to the field and the unexposed ones.

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A three-generation animal study of the biological effects of low-frequency electromagnetic fields

Proceedings of Canadian Conference on Electrical and Computer Engineering CCECE-94 ◽

10.1109/ccece.1994.405849 ◽

1994 ◽

Author(s):

Fam ◽

Mikhail

Keyword(s):

Electromagnetic Fields ◽

Animal Study ◽

Biological Effects ◽

Low Frequency

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The Influence of Electromagnetic Field Pollution on Human Health: A Systematic Review

Siriraj Medical Journal ◽

10.33192/smj.2021.63 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 73 (7) ◽

pp. 485-492

Author(s):

Monalisha Sahu ◽

Shyambhavee Behera ◽

Biswadip Chattopadhyay

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Electromagnetic Field ◽

Human Health ◽

Electromagnetic Fields ◽

Power Transmission ◽

Biological Effects ◽

Low Frequency ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Increased Risk

Objective: Recent technological advances have exponentially expanded globally; harbouring upon Electromagnetic fields (EMF). The utilization of Electromagnetic field has become universal from everyday usage of electronic appliances such as micro wave ovens, tablets and portable computers to telecommunication systems mobile phone towers, radio- television broadcast systems and electronic power transmission systems resulting in electromagnetic field and associated radiations. EMF can have biological effects on cell at microlevel and have the potential ability to cause cell dysfunction manifesting in various biological effects. This review tried to gather evidence from the existing literature about the biological effects of EMF on human health. Materials and Methods: We did extensive literature search using PubMed and Cochrane database using key words, “electromagnetic fields”, “Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs)”, “biological effects”, “health effects”, “public health”. We included 20 studies conducted from Dec 2009 to Dec 2019 in our systematic review. Data from each study was extracted by two independent researchers and discrepancies were resolved by consensus. Results: Significant biological effects of EMF exposure were reported on human health ranging from anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), hypersensitivity to infertility and increased risk of multiple carcinomas. Conclusion: Application of preventive measures in order to minimize the exposure becomes the need of the hour especially so in occupational settings.

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