Magneto-oncology: a radical pair primer

PAPER manual Frontiers in Oncology 2025 Review Effect: unclear Evidence: Insufficient

Read original paper → DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1539718 Evidence Lab

Abstract

Category: Oncology, Biophysics Tags: magneto-oncology, radical pairs, magnetic fields, biochemistry, cancer, biomedical effects, EMF safety DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2025.1539718 URL: frontiersin.org Overview There are few well-established biophysical mechanisms by which external magnetic fields can influence the biochemistry of molecules in living systems. The radical pair mechanism is arguably the most promising. Findings - This mini-review summarizes the characteristics of radical pairs in a format useful for those working in magneto-oncology. - It aims to assist researchers in determining whether biomedical magnetic field effects may originate from radical pair biochemistry. Conclusion By understanding the radical pair mechanism, researchers can develop physically plausible models and refine therapeutic protocols. This approach also aids in identifying possible experimental artifacts that may arise in magnetic field research relating to oncology. It is important to note the connection between external magnetic field exposure and biochemical changes, especially in contexts like cancer studies, given the health risks associated with electromagnetic fields.

AI evidence extraction

At a glance

Study type

Review

Effect direction

unclear

Population

—

Sample size

—

Exposure

external magnetic fields

Evidence strength

Insufficient

Confidence: 74% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

This mini-review summarizes characteristics of radical pairs to support magneto-oncology researchers and help assess whether observed biomedical magnetic field effects could originate from radical pair biochemistry. It emphasizes using the radical pair mechanism to build physically plausible models, refine therapeutic protocols, and identify possible experimental artifacts in magnetic-field-related oncology research.

Outcomes measured

radical pair mechanism (biophysical mechanism)
biochemical changes related to magnetic field exposure
implications for oncology/magneto-oncology research and therapeutic protocols
experimental artifacts in magnetic field oncology research

Limitations

Mini-review; no primary data reported in abstract
No specific exposure parameters (field strength, frequency, duration) described in abstract
No specific health outcomes or effect sizes reported in abstract

View raw extracted JSON

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