Very low frequency and small intensity electromagnetic and magnetic fields as an oecological factor.

PAPER pubmed Journal of hygiene, epidemiology, microbiology, and immunology 1978 In vitro study Effect: mixed Evidence: Low

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Abstract

The effect on microorganisms of electromagnetic and magnetic fields (EMF, MF), the frequency and intensity of which were similar to natural ones, was studied. They were found to influence the physiology of bacteria. Changes in the rate of proliferation of microbes, in their susceptibility to antibiotic the frequency of formation of recombinants and partial diploids during conjugation of colibacterium were observed during cultivation in these fields.

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At a glance

Study type

In vitro study

Effect direction

mixed

Population

microorganisms (bacteria)

Sample size

—

Exposure

very low frequency

Evidence strength

Low

Confidence: 30% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

Electromagnetic and magnetic fields of very low frequency and small intensity, similar to natural ones, influenced bacterial physiology, affecting proliferation rate, antibiotic susceptibility, and genetic recombination processes.

Outcomes measured

rate of proliferation of microbes
susceptibility to antibiotics
frequency of formation of recombinants and partial diploids during conjugation

Limitations

Old study from 1978 with limited methodological details
No quantitative exposure metrics provided
Unclear sample size and experimental controls

View raw extracted JSON

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    },
    "population": "microorganisms (bacteria)",
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    "outcomes": [
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    "effect_direction": "mixed",
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