Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview: This review delves into the widespread usage of magnetic fields in medical diagnostics and other industries, highlighting their non-invasive nature and the growing concern regarding their potential health hazards. It emphasizes the need for addressing safety assessments due to their ubiquitous application.

Findings: The biological impact of magnetic fields has been studied historically. The review covers research on the effects of static and dynamic magnetic fields varying in frequency and intensity on animal models and nerve cells. Key findings suggest that magnetic fields can influence neurobiological functions such as emotional behavior, learning memory, neurotransmitter activities in nerve cells, and overall cell health including proliferation and apoptosis. The review notes the inconsistency in findings due to the variable nature of magnetic field parameters, experimental subjects, and conditions.

Conclusion: Current studies indicate variable outcomes based on different conditions of magnetic field exposure. These can affect emotional behavior, learning memory, and cause or mitigate anxiety-like and depressive behaviors. The review calls for future research to establish precise experimental models and appropriate magnetic field exposure parameters to clear existing ambiguities and enhance target specificity of their neurobiological effects.

Urgent Research Needs

• Development of suitable animal and neural cell models for experimentation.
• Determination of optimal magnetic field exposure levels and durations.