Note: This study found no significant biological effects under its experimental conditions. We include all studies for scientific completeness.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and extremely-low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields: a study in the SOD-1 transgenic mouse model
Authors not listed · 2008
The study found no evidence of a link between ELF magnetic field exposure and ALS in SOD-1 transgenic mice.
Plain English Summary
Researchers used the SOD-1 mouse model to assess the possible effect of ELF magnetic fields on ALS development. Seven mice per group were exposed to 50 Hz magnetic fields at 100 and 1000 microT(rms) before clinical signs of ALS appeared. Exposure lasted 7 weeks while body weight, motor performance, and life span were monitored. The results showed no evidence of a link between ELF exposure and ALS in this transgenic animal model.
Why This Matters
The researchers aimed to perform the first animal study in a controlled magnetic environment. Epidemiological studies have reported an association between occupational electromagnetic field exposure and ALS.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis_als_and_extremely_low_frequency_elf_magnetic_fields_a_study_in_the_sod_1_transgenic_mouse_model_ce1413,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and extremely-low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields: a study in the SOD-1 transgenic mouse model},
year = {2008},
doi = {10.3109/17482960802320396},
}