Electromagnetic field exposure (50 Hz) impairs response to noxious heat in American cockroach.

Abstract

Exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) induces physiological changes in organism that are observed at different levels-from biochemical processes to behavior. In this study, we evaluated the effect of EMF exposure (50 Hz, 7 mT) on cockroach's response to noxious heat, measured as the latency to escape from high ambient temperature. We also measured the levels of lipid peroxidation and glutathione content as markers of oxidative balance in cockroaches exposed to EMF. Our results showed that exposure to EMF for 24, 72 h and 7 days significantly increases the latency to escape from noxious heat. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels increased significantly after 24-h EMF exposure and remained elevated up to 7 days of exposure. Glutathione levels significantly declined in cockroaches exposed to EMF for 7 days. These results demonstrate that EMF exposure is a considerable stress factor that affects oxidative state and heat perception in American cockroach.

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Main findings

Exposure to a 50 Hz, 7 mT electromagnetic field for 24 h, 72 h, and 7 days significantly increased latency to escape from noxious heat. MDA levels increased after 24 h and remained elevated up to 7 days, while glutathione levels declined after 7 days of exposure.

Outcomes measured

• Latency to escape from noxious heat (response to high ambient temperature)
• Lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde, MDA)
• Glutathione content (oxidative balance marker)

Limitations

• Sample size not reported in provided abstract/metadata
• Details of exposure setup and control/sham conditions not described in provided abstract
• Randomization/blinding and statistical methods not described in provided abstract

Suggested hubs

• occupational-exposure (0.2)
  Study involves ELF (50 Hz) magnetic field exposure, which can relate to occupational ELF contexts, though no occupational setting is specified.

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