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Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields induce developmental toxicity and apoptosis in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos

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Authors not listed · 2014

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Abstract mismatch prevents evaluation of zebrafish EMF developmental toxicity study findings.

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This appears to be a mismatched abstract - the title references a zebrafish EMF study on developmental toxicity, but the actual abstract discusses urological surgical procedures. Without the correct abstract, the specific EMF findings on zebrafish embryo development cannot be determined.

Why This Matters

This data mismatch highlights a critical issue in EMF research documentation. If this study actually examined extremely low-frequency magnetic fields causing developmental toxicity in zebrafish embryos, it would represent important evidence for EMF biological effects during crucial developmental windows. Zebrafish are valuable research models because their transparent embryos allow real-time observation of developmental processes. The reality is that proper documentation of EMF research is essential for public understanding and policy decisions. When study abstracts are incorrectly catalogued, we lose access to potentially significant findings about how EMF exposure might affect developing organisms.

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Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Cite This Study
Unknown (2014). Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields induce developmental toxicity and apoptosis in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos.
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@article{extremely_low_frequency_magnetic_fields_induce_developmental_toxicity_and_apoptosis_in_zebrafish_danio_rerio_embryos_ce4101,
  author = {Unknown},
  title = {Extremely low-frequency magnetic fields induce developmental toxicity and apoptosis in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos},
  year = {2014},
  doi = {10.1016/j.juro.2013.10.063},
  
}
DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2013.10.063PubMed: 24360874

Quick Questions About This Study

Zebrafish embryos are transparent, develop rapidly, and share genetic similarities with humans. They allow researchers to observe real-time developmental changes and cellular responses to EMF exposure in living organisms.
Developmental toxicity refers to harmful effects on growing embryos or fetuses, including abnormal organ formation, growth delays, cell death, or birth defects caused by environmental exposures like electromagnetic fields.
Research suggests ELF magnetic fields can trigger apoptosis (programmed cell death) in various cell types. This study's title indicates zebrafish embryos experienced both developmental problems and increased cell death.
While zebrafish aren't humans, they share fundamental cellular processes and developmental pathways. Toxicity findings in zebrafish often predict similar effects in mammals and help identify potential human health risks.
Power lines, electrical wiring, household appliances, and industrial equipment generate extremely low-frequency fields (3-300 Hz). These are different from radiofrequency sources like cell phones and WiFi routers.