Biological effects of magnetic and electromagnetic fields : proceedings of an international symposium held in Fukuoka, Japan, September 3-4, 1993

The International Symposium on Biological Effects of Magnetic and Electrom- netic Fields was held from September 3-4, 1993 at Kyushu University in Fukuoka . Japan . Originally, it was only intended to be an informal gathering of many scientists who had accepted my invitation to visit Kyushu University after the XXIVth General Assembly of the International Union of Radio Science (URSI), held in Kyoto prior to our symposium . However, since so many distinguished scientists were able to come, it was decided that a more formal symposium would be possible . It was a very productive symposium and, as a result, many of the guests consented that it would be a good idea to gather all the information put forth at the meeting and have it published. In addition, although they were unfortunately unable to attend the symposium . many other distinguished scientists had also expressed their wish to contribute to this effort and, in so doing. help to increase understanding in this, as yet, relatively immature field of science . The question of both positive and negative effects of magnetic and electromagnetic fields on biological systems has become more and more important in our world today as they . Front Matter....Pages I-X Magnetic Nerve Stimulation and Effects of Magnetic Fields on Biological, Physical and Chemical Processes....Pages 1-21 Biological Interaction of Extremely-Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields....Pages 23-35 The Effects of ELF on Chemical Reaction Rates in Biological Systems....Pages 37-44 A Growing Scientific Consensus on The Cell and Molecular Biology Mediating....Pages 45-62 Physical Mechanisms for Biological Effects of Low Field Intensity ELF Magnetic Fields....Pages 63-83 Electromagnetic Fields and Cellular Systems....Pages 85-100 Effects of Electromagnetic Fields On K + (Rb + ) Uptake by HeLa Cells....Pages 101-119 Effects of Exposure to a 50 Hz Magnetic Field on Melatonin in Rats....Pages 121-129 Investigation of Exposure to Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) Magnetic and Electric Fields....Pages 131-138 Millimeter-Resolution Dosimetry for EM Fields from Mobile Telephones and Power Lines....Pages 139-150 Cylindrical Model for Neural Stimulation with Magnetic Fields....Pages 151-159 The Application of Electromagnetic Energy to The Treatment of Neurological and Psychiatric Diseases....Pages 161-169 Genetic Analysis of Iron Biomineralization....Pages 171-184 Effects of Static Magnetic Fields on Erythrocyte Rheology....Pages 185-193 Public Health on Electromagnetic Fields and Magnetic Shield of Linearmotorcar EDS Maglev....Pages 195-219 Recent Biological Studies Relevant to Carcinogenesis....Pages 221-238 Back Matter....Pages 239-243

cylindrical Model For Neural Stimulation W/magnetic Fields/genetic Analysis, Etc.

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what Was Intended As An Informal Gathering Piqued The Interest Of So Many Prominent Scientists That It Was Elevated Into A Formal Symposium Of The International Union Of Radio Science Conference. The 16 Papers Generated Discuss The Effect Of Biomagnetic And Electromagnetic Fields At The Genetic, Cellular, And Hormonal Levels As Investigated By Both Laboratory And Epidemiological Methods; Intended Direct Effects Such As Neural Stimulation, And Unintended Indirect Effects From Such Sources As Power Lines, Consumer Electronics, And Mobile Telephones; Anxieties About Such Effects As Immune System Damage And Cancer; And Hopes For Potential Beneficial Applications. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com)

"Topics covered in this book include studies of biomagnetic and electromagnetic fields at the genetic, cellular, and hormonal levels, with both laboratory and epidemiological methods . They include investigations of intended direct effects such as neural stimulation, and unintended indirect effects from such sources as power lines, consumer electronics, and mobile telephones . They address our anxieties about effects such as immune system damage and cancer, and our hopes about potential beneficial uses."--Page v