Abstract

Abstract Overview

Purpose: The study utilizes Drosophila melanogaster, a model biological organism, to assess the effects of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) on various biological parameters.

Materials and Methods

• ELF-EMF Exposure: 75 Hz, 550 µT
• Acute Exposure: 6 hours for third stage instar larvae
• Chronic Exposure: Daily for 6 hours from egg to adult fly

Key Findings

Results indicate significant impacts on crawling and climbing abilities, development dynamics, cellular damage, and oxidative stress:

• Reduced crawling ability in larvae under both acute and chronic exposure
• Significant decrease in climbing speed observed in F1 flies under chronic exposure
• Decreased survivability and delayed development under both exposure types
• Increase in internal gut damage and oxidative stress

Conclusion

ELF-EMF exposure notably affects the health and developmental stages of Drosophila melanogaster, signifying possible health risks of electromagnetic radiation in general.