Ahmed Z, Wieraszko A. · 2008
Researchers exposed hippocampus brain tissue to pulsed magnetic fields (15 mT at 0.16 Hz) for 30 minutes and found significant increases in brain cell excitability and electrical activity. The magnetic field exposure enhanced both excitatory and inhibitory brain processes, with effects that were independent of normal learning pathways. This demonstrates that even brief magnetic field exposure can directly alter fundamental brain function at the cellular level.
Shokrollahi S, Ghanati F, Sajedi RH, Sharifi M · 2018
Researchers exposed soybean plants to magnetic fields for five hours daily over five days. The magnetic fields altered iron-containing proteins that help plants manage cellular stress, with different field strengths producing opposite effects. This demonstrates how magnetic fields can influence biological processes in living organisms.
Vignola MB et al. · 2012
Researchers exposed rats with muscle inflammation to pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) at 20 mT and 50 Hz for 30 minutes daily over 8 days. The PEMF treatment significantly reduced inflammatory markers and oxidative stress indicators while promoting muscle healing. This suggests that specific electromagnetic field exposures may have therapeutic benefits for muscle injuries, though the high field strength used is much greater than typical environmental exposures.
Khadir R, Morgan JL, Murray JJ. · 1999
Scientists exposed human immune cells to 60 Hz magnetic fields at levels 440 times higher than household exposure. The fields amplified inflammatory responses when cells encountered other triggers, increasing harmful free radical production by 26.5%. This suggests power line frequencies may make immune systems overreact.
Frilot C 2nd, Carrubba S, Marino AA. · 2011
Researchers exposed rats to magnetic fields from power lines and measured brain activity using glucose uptake imaging. The magnetic fields increased brain activity in the hindbrain region, but only at specific angles, suggesting brains contain specialized detectors that respond to magnetic field exposure.
Rajabbeigi E, Ghanati F, Abdolmaleki P, Payez A · 2013
Researchers exposed parsley cells to strong static magnetic fields and found the fields boosted antioxidant enzyme activity, protecting cells from damage. However, when combined with iron, the magnetic fields disrupted normal cellular defenses, suggesting these fields can interfere with how cells protect themselves.
Payez A et al. · 2013
Iranian researchers exposed wheat seeds to 10-kHz electromagnetic fields for five hours daily over four days. The electromagnetic exposure accelerated seed sprouting and strengthened plant cell membranes while increasing protective antioxidants. This demonstrates that electromagnetic fields can produce measurable biological effects in living organisms.
Sullivan K, Balin AK, Allen RG · 2011
Scientists exposed human cells to magnetic fields for two weeks and found cell growth decreased by up to 20% in lung and skin cells, while increasing cellular damage markers by 37%. This suggests magnetic field exposure can disrupt normal cell function and growth.
Todorović D et al. · 2013
Researchers exposed beetles to a strong static magnetic field (1,000 times Earth's strength) and found it didn't affect development time but did alter movement patterns in one species, with effects varying by magnetic pole orientation, showing static fields can influence animal behavior.
Todorović D et al. · 2013
Researchers exposed beetle pupae to a 50 milliTesla static magnetic field (about 1,000 times stronger than Earth's magnetic field) to study development and behavior. While the magnetic field didn't affect how long it took beetles to develop from pupae to adults, it did alter their movement patterns and activity levels once they became adults. This suggests that even non-radiofrequency magnetic fields can influence nervous system function in living organisms.
Todorović D et al. · 2012
Researchers exposed stick insect nymphs to magnetic fields and measured their antioxidant defenses and development patterns. They found that both constant (50 mT) and alternating (6 mT at 50 Hz) magnetic fields increased antioxidant enzyme activity and altered development timing. This suggests magnetic fields can trigger biological stress responses even in simple organisms.
Poniedziałek B et al. · 2013
Researchers exposed human blood samples to static magnetic fields for up to 45 minutes. The magnetic exposure significantly altered immune cell activity, changing production of reactive oxygen species that can damage cells. Effects increased with longer exposure times and depended on field orientation.
Savić T, Janać B, Todorović D, Prolić Z. · 2011
Researchers exposed fruit fly embryos to a 60 millitesla static magnetic field (about 1,200 times stronger than Earth's magnetic field) throughout their development from egg to adult. The magnetic field exposure reduced survival rates in both species tested and altered their development timing. This suggests that strong magnetic fields can act as biological stressors that interfere with normal growth and development processes.
Glinka M et al. · 2018
Polish researchers exposed mouse skin cells (fibroblasts) to static magnetic fields ranging from 100 to 700 milliTesla to see how it affected their antioxidant defense systems. They found that the magnetic fields actually decreased the activity of two key antioxidant enzymes but didn't cause oxidative stress or damage the cells' energy production. This suggests static magnetic fields may have mild antioxidant-like effects rather than harmful oxidative effects.
Todorović D et al. · 2019
Researchers exposed cockroach nymphs to magnetic fields for 5 months and found significant biological changes, including reduced gut mass and altered antioxidant enzyme activity. The magnetic fields (both static and extremely low frequency) acted as biological stressors, disrupting the insects' cellular defense systems that protect against oxidative damage. This demonstrates that long-term magnetic field exposure can cause measurable biological stress responses in living organisms.
Shen JF, Chao YL, Du L. · 2007
Researchers exposed rat nerve cells from the trigeminal ganglion (which controls facial sensation) to static magnetic fields at 125 millitesla and measured how this affected potassium channels that help control nerve cell activity. They found that the magnetic field altered how these channels turned off (inactivated), potentially disrupting normal nerve function. This suggests that moderate-strength magnetic fields can physically deform cell membranes and change how critical ion channels operate.
Ghodbane S, Ammari M, Lahbib A, Sakly M, Abdelmelek H. · 2015
Researchers exposed rats to strong static magnetic fields (128 mT) for one hour daily over five days and found significant liver damage, including increased oxidative stress and cell death through a process called apoptosis. The brain showed no similar damage, suggesting the liver is more vulnerable to magnetic field exposure. Even antioxidant supplements like selenium and vitamin E couldn't fully protect against the liver cell death.
Ghodbane S, Lahbib A, Ammari M, Sakly M, Abdelmelek H. · 2015
Researchers exposed rats to strong magnetic fields for one hour daily over five days. The exposure increased oxidative stress markers by 25-34% in kidney tissue but not muscle. Selenium and vitamin E supplements prevented this kidney damage, suggesting antioxidants may protect against magnetic field effects.
Ghodbane S1 et al. · 2014
Researchers exposed rats to static magnetic fields (128 mT) for one hour daily over five days and found the exposure disrupted glucose metabolism, increasing blood sugar levels by 21% and reducing liver energy storage. However, vitamin E supplementation prevented these metabolic disruptions, suggesting antioxidants may protect against magnetic field-induced metabolic damage.
Elferchichi M, Ammari M, Maaroufi K, Sakly M, Abdelmelek H. · 2011
Researchers exposed rats to magnetic fields daily for five days. While motor skills remained normal, blood iron processing changed significantly - the iron-carrying protein increased 25% while actual iron levels dropped 16%. This shows magnetic fields can disrupt how bodies handle essential minerals.
Ghodbane S et al. · 2011
Researchers exposed rats to static magnetic fields (128 mT) for one hour daily over five days and found significant depletion of antioxidant vitamins A and E in the blood, indicating oxidative stress. However, when rats were pre-treated with selenium supplements for 30 days, these harmful effects were prevented. This suggests that magnetic field exposure can overwhelm the body's natural antioxidant defenses, but proper nutrition may offer protection.
Ghodbane S et al. · 2011
Researchers exposed rats to strong magnetic fields for five days and found the exposure depleted selenium levels and disrupted protective antioxidant enzymes in organs. However, selenium supplements prevented this damage, suggesting proper nutrition may help protect against magnetic field-induced cellular stress.
Amara S et al. · 2011
Scientists exposed rats to static magnetic fields for 30 days, both alone and with cadmium toxin. Magnetic field exposure worsened cadmium's harmful brain effects, increasing cellular damage and reducing protective antioxidants. This suggests magnetic fields may make brains more vulnerable to environmental toxins.
Amara S et al. · 2009
Researchers exposed rats to strong magnetic fields for 30 days and found significant brain damage. The magnetic fields reduced protective antioxidant enzymes by up to 59% and increased harmful oxidative stress by 32%, suggesting magnetic field exposure threatens brain health.
Shine MB, Guruprasad KN, Anand A · 2012
Researchers exposed soybean seeds to static magnetic fields of 150 and 200 mT (milliTesla) for one hour and found the treatment significantly increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) - harmful molecules that can damage cells. The magnetic exposure disrupted the plants' natural antioxidant defenses while triggering enzymes that produce more oxidative stress. This study provides biological evidence that magnetic fields can alter cellular chemistry in living organisms.
