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ID Number 2082
Study Type In Vivo
Model 60 Hz exposure to human volunteers and subsequent analysis of blood cells for DNA breaks or micronuclei
Details

Human volunteers (n = 20) were exposed to 60 hz ELF for 4 hours at 200 microT whole body. Following exposure, blood cells were isolated and analyzed for genetic damage. The authors report no significant effect on DNA damage via alkaline comet assay or micronuclei

Findings No Effects
Status Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator Lawson Health Research Institute, Canada
Funding Agency Private/Instit.
Country CANADA
References
  • Albert, GC et al. Int J Radiat Biol., (2009) 85:144-152
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