A method for detecting the effect of magnetic field on activity changes of neuronal populations of Morimus funereus (coleoptera, cerambycidae)
Todorović D, Kalauzi A, Prolić Z, Jović M, Mutavdzić D. · 2007
View Original AbstractFive-minute exposure to weak magnetic fields caused permanent brain changes in most test subjects, suggesting lasting neurological effects.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed endangered beetles to a weak magnetic field (2 mT) for just 5 minutes and measured changes in their brain neuron activity. The magnetic field altered brain activity in all 8 beetles tested, with most effects being permanent rather than temporary. This demonstrates that even brief exposure to relatively weak magnetic fields can cause lasting changes to nervous system function.
Why This Matters
This study provides compelling evidence that magnetic fields can cause immediate and lasting changes to nervous system function, even at relatively low intensities and brief exposures. The 2 mT magnetic field used here is roughly 40 times stronger than Earth's natural magnetic field but well within the range of what you might encounter near household appliances or power lines. What makes this research particularly significant is that 7 out of 8 test subjects showed irreversible changes to their neuronal activity after just 5 minutes of exposure. While this was conducted on beetles rather than humans, the basic mechanisms of neuronal function are remarkably similar across species. The fact that such brief exposure to a relatively modest magnetic field could produce permanent neurological changes raises important questions about the cumulative effects of our daily EMF exposures from the countless magnetic field sources in our modern environment.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. Duration: 5 min
Study Details
A method to detect the the effect of magnetic field on activity changes of neuronal populations of Morimus funereus (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae)
Modification of a new method for detecting changes in the activities of neuronal population and the ...
Five minutes exposure produced both excitatory (5/8) and inhibitory (3/8) effect on the activity of ...
Show BibTeX
@article{d_2007_a_method_for_detecting_1571,
author = {Todorović D and Kalauzi A and Prolić Z and Jović M and Mutavdzić D.},
title = {A method for detecting the effect of magnetic field on activity changes of neuronal populations of Morimus funereus (coleoptera, cerambycidae)},
year = {2007},
doi = {10.1002/bem.20288},
url = {https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/bem.20288},
}