Electromagnetic field of extremely low frequency has an impact on selected chemical components of the honeybee

Authors: A Koziorowska, J Depciuch, J Białek, I Woś, K Kozioł, S Sadło, B Piechowicz

Year: 2020 Dec

Category: Environmental Biology

Journal: Pol J Vet Sci

Institution: Pol J Vet Sci

DOI: 10.24425/pjvs.2020.134703

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33480489/

Abstract

Overview

The electromagnetic field (EMF) represents a significant environmental factor that impacts living organisms. This study focuses on how an extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) affects selected chemical components of the honeybee species Apis mellifera L..

Methodology

The research utilized Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to analyze the chemical structures and functional groups in honeybees. The bees were exposed to an EMF of 50 Hz and a magnetic induction of 1.6 mT for various durations ranging from 2 to 48 hours.

Findings

Significant changes were observed in the structure of chemical compounds, notably in the infra-red (IR) spectrum, which are associated with vital biological molecules such as DNA, RNA, phospholipids, and proteins.
The alterations became noticeable and increasingly distinctive with EMF exposure beyond the 2-hour mark.

Conclusion

This investigation confirms that ELF-EMF exposure affects chemical components of bees, demonstrating dependency on the duration of exposure. Understanding these impacts is crucial for assessing EMF safety levels and their effects on living organisms.

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