Lack of alterations on meiotic chromosomes and morphological characteristics of male germ cells in mice exposed to a 60 Hz and 2.0 mT magnetic field med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the reproductive system: meiotic chromosome aberration, sperm morphology abnormalities

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field
• • co-exposure

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: chromosome number and structure (Giemsa staining, light microscopy)
• morphol./histopathol. changes: sperm morphology abnormalities (eosin staining, light microscopy)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACyT; National Council for Science and Technology), Mexico
• University of Nuevo León, Mexico

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