Intensity threshold for 60-Hz magnetically induced behavioral changes in rats

Bioelectromagnetics. 1989;10(1):111-3. doi: 10.1002/bem.2250100111.

Abstract

Experiments were conducted to further investigate the effect of 60-Hz cyclotron-resonance exposures on rats performing on a multiple FR-DRL schedule. The previously reported temporary loss of DRL baseline response, when measured as a function of A.C. magnetic intensity, was found to have a threshold. Utilizing the component of A.C. magnetic intensity parallel to the D.C. field, we report this threshold as (0.27 +/- 0.10) x 10(-4) Trms.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Behavior, Animal / radiation effects*
  • Electromagnetic Fields / adverse effects*
  • Electromagnetic Phenomena / adverse effects*
  • Rats