Magnetobiology: Underlying Physical Problems
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Table of contents
- Magnetobiology: Underlying Physical Problemsiii
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsv
- Forewordix
- Acknowledgementsxi
- Notations and physical constantsxii
- Chapter 1. Introduction1
- 1.1 An overview of magnetobiological issues3
- 1.2 Statistics12
- 1.3 Methodological notes and terms16
- 1.4 Magnetobiological effect18
- Chapter 2. Overview of Experimental Findings29
- 2.1 A potpourri of experimental work32
- 2.2 Biological effects of DC magnetic fields40
- 2.3 Biological effects of AC magnetic fields50
- 2.4 Correlation of biological processes with GMF variations79
- 2.5 Spin effects in magnetobiology92
- 2.6 Effects of low-frequency electric fields96
- 2.7 Biological effects of hyperweak fields107
- Chapter 3. Theoretical Models of MBE111
- 3.1 Theoretical studies in magnetoreception111
- 3.2 Fundamental limit of susceptibility to EMF122
- 3.3 Chemical-kinetics models128
- 3.4 Models of biological effects of weak electric fields131
- 3.5 Stochastic resonance in magnetobiology137
- 3.6 Macroscopic models148
- 3.7 Cyclotron resonance in magnetobiology162
- 3.8 Parametric resonance in magnetobiology168
- 3.9 Oscillatory models181
- 3.10 Magnetic response of spin particles188
- 3.11 Free radical reactions193
- 3.12 kT problemŽ in magnetobiology202
- Chapter 4. Interference of Bound Ions210
- 4.1 Dissociation of ion–protein complexes in a magnetic field215
- 4.2 Non-linear reaction of a protein233
- 4.3 Interference in pulsed magnetic fields239
- 4.4 Tilted configuration of magnetic fields253
- 4.5 Rotation of an ion–protein complex in a magnetic field266
- 4.6 Influence of an electric field on interference of ions275
- 4.7 Interference against the background of a magnetic noise286
- 4.8 Nuclear spins in ion interference mechanisms292
- 4.9 Comparison of theoretical calculations with experiment302
- 4.10 Heuristic MBE probability with various ions involved323
- 4.11 Limitations on applicability of the ion interference mechanism329
- Chapter 5. Prospects of Electro- and Magnetobiology332
- 5.1 Possible role of liquid water in magnetobiology332
- 5.2 Biological effects of microwaves and ion interference353
- 5.3 General ideas in electromagnetobiology377
- 5.4 Molecular interfering gyroscope379
- 5.5 Magnetobiological problems to solve392
- Chapter 6. Addenda398
- 6.1 Angular momentum operators398
- 6.2 The Lande factor for ions with a nuclear spin399
- 6.3 Magnetic resonance402
- 6.4 Estimation of EF gradients on the cell surface409
- 6.5 Davydov soliton411
- 6.6 Fröhlich model of coherent dipole excitations414
- 6.7 Quantization of magnetic flux and Josephson effects418
- Bibliography424
- Author Index468
- Subject Index471
People are immersed in electromagnetic fields from such sources as power lines, domestic appliances, mobile phones, and even electrical storms. All living beings sense electric fields, but the physical origins of the phenomenon are still unclear. Magnetobiology considers the effects of electromagnetic fields on living organisms. It provides a comprehensive review of relevant experimental data and theoretical concepts, and discusses all major modern hypotheses on the physical nature of magnetobiological effects. It also highlights some problems that have yet to be solved and points out new avenues for research.
Why do some people feel unwell during a lightning storm?
Why is there a correlation between the level of electromagnetic background and the incidence of cancer?
Why do so many medical centers use electromagnetic exposures to treat a wide variety of disorders in humans?
The international scientific community is extremely interested in a theory of magnetobiology and the answers to these and other questions, as evidenced by the growing number of research associations in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named electromagnetic contamination in occupational and residential areas as a stress factor for human beings.
This book stands out among recent texts on magnetobiology because it draws on a strong foundation of empirical and theoretical evidence to explain the various effects of magnetic fields on the human body. It contains the first comprehensive collection of experimental data bearing physical information, frequency and amplitude/power spectra, and original research data on how electromagnetic fields interfere with ions and molecules inside the proteins of living organisms.
· Introduction is written so that it will be understandable to a wide scientific community regardless of their specialisation
· First comprehensive collection of experimental data bearing physical information, frequency and amplitude/power spectra
· Original theoretical research data on the interference of ions and molecules inside proteins
· Appendix covers physical questions most relevant for magnetobiology. In particular there is an original exposition of the magnetic resonance basic principles
Why do some people feel unwell during a lightning storm?
Why is there a correlation between the level of electromagnetic background and the incidence of cancer?
Why do so many medical centers use electromagnetic exposures to treat a wide variety of disorders in humans?
The international scientific community is extremely interested in a theory of magnetobiology and the answers to these and other questions, as evidenced by the growing number of research associations in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named electromagnetic contamination in occupational and residential areas as a stress factor for human beings.
This book stands out among recent texts on magnetobiology because it draws on a strong foundation of empirical and theoretical evidence to explain the various effects of magnetic fields on the human body. It contains the first comprehensive collection of experimental data bearing physical information, frequency and amplitude/power spectra, and original research data on how electromagnetic fields interfere with ions and molecules inside the proteins of living organisms.
· Introduction is written so that it will be understandable to a wide scientific community regardless of their specialisation
· First comprehensive collection of experimental data bearing physical information, frequency and amplitude/power spectra
· Original theoretical research data on the interference of ions and molecules inside proteins
· Appendix covers physical questions most relevant for magnetobiology. In particular there is an original exposition of the magnetic resonance basic principles