Observations on the effects of low frequency electromagnetic fields on cellular transcription in Drosophila larvae reared in field-free conditions med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Endpoint

• molecular biosynthesis: transcription rate, gene expression

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • magnetic field

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Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• molecular biosynthesis: transcription rate, RNA amount (spectrophotometry), gene (Histone 1.9, Heat Shock Protein 70a (HSP70a), Copia) analysis (slot blot, phosphorimager)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• EMF Biological Research Trust (EMFBRT), UK

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