The genotoxic potential of electric and magnetic fields: an update review

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: genotoxic potential; mutagenesis; chromosome aberrations; DNA strand breaks; sister chromatid exchange; micronucleus formation; DNA repair; comet assay; Ames assay

Exposure

• • 50/60 Hz
  • electric field
  • magnetic field
  • static magnetic field
• • power transmission line
  • inhouse wiring
  • PC/TV monitor

Related articles

• Murphy JC et al. (1993): International Commission for Protection Against Environmental Mutagens and Carcinogens. Power frequency electric and magnetic fields: a review of genetic toxicology
• McCann J et al. (1993): A critical review of the genotoxic potential of electric and magnetic fields