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Continuous exposure to 60 Hz extremely low frequency magnetic field at 10-14 mT promotes various human cell proliferation by activating extracellular-signal- regulated kinase
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Authors not listed · 2025
Industrial-strength 60 Hz magnetic fields directly stimulate cell growth, including cancer cells, by 20% or more.
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Researchers exposed various human and animal cells to 60 Hz magnetic fields at industrial-strength levels (10-16 mT) for 72 hours. They found that 14 mT exposure increased cell growth by at least 20% across all cell types tested, including cancer cells, through activation of specific cellular growth pathways. The study suggests that extremely strong magnetic fields can directly stimulate cell proliferation.
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Unknown (2025). Continuous exposure to 60 Hz extremely low frequency magnetic field at 10-14 mT promotes various human cell proliferation by activating extracellular-signal- regulated kinase.
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@article{continuous_exposure_to_60_hz_extremely_low_frequency_magnetic_field_at_10_14_mt_promotes_various_human_cell_proliferation_by_activating_extracellular_signal_regulated_kinase_ce3932,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Continuous exposure to 60 Hz extremely low frequency magnetic field at 10-14 mT promotes various human cell proliferation by activating extracellular-signal- regulated kinase},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.151414},
}Quick Questions About This Study
Yes, this study found that 14 mT magnetic fields increased proliferation of human cervical cancer cells by approximately 20% or more after 72 hours of exposure, along with other cell types tested.
The study identified that 14 mT ELF magnetic fields activate the MEK-ERK cellular signaling pathway and NF-κB, which are key regulators of cell proliferation and survival, but not the Akt pathway.
No, researchers found that intracellular and mitochondrial ROS (reactive oxygen species) levels remained unchanged during 14 mT magnetic field exposure, indicating the proliferation effects don't involve oxidative stress mechanisms.
These are extremely strong fields, thousands of times higher than typical household exposures. They're comparable to industrial equipment, MRI environments, or very close proximity to high-voltage transmission lines.
No, the study found no changes in intracellular calcium levels during magnetic field exposure, and proliferation effects persisted even when calcium was chemically blocked, ruling out calcium-mediated mechanisms.