Intermittent extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields cause DNA damage in a dose-dependent way. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage (DNA single-strand breaks/double-strand breaks)

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field
  • low frequency

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage (DNA single-strand breaks/double-strand breaks (alkaline and neutral comet assay, "comet tail factor"))

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• European Union (EU)/European Commission

Replication studies

• Focke F et al. (2010): DNA fragmentation in human fibroblasts under extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure.
• Scarfi MR et al. (2005): Evaluation of genotoxic effects in human fibroblasts after intermittent exposure to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields: a confirmatory study.

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