Study type: Medical/biological study (experimental study)

Switching of prophage lambda genes in Escherichia coli by millimeter waves med./bio.

By: Lukashevsky KV, Belyaev IY
Published in: Med Sci Res 1990; 18: 955-957
Journal partially peer-reviewed/peer-review process unclear
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Aim of study (acc. to author)

To investigate the mechanisms of prophage lambda gene expression in Escherichia coli by millimeter wave exposure.

Endpoint

Exposure

Exposure Parameters
Exposure 1: 69–71 GHz
Exposure duration: 30 min

Exposure 1

Main characteristics
Frequency 69–71 GHz
Type
Exposure duration 30 min
Exposure setup
Exposure source
Setup Petri dishes in waveguide
Parameters
Measurand Value Type Method Mass Remarks
power density 4 W/m² mean estimated - -

Exposed system:

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

Investigated system:
Time of investigation:
  • after exposure

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

A frequency dependend statistically significant induction of plaque forming ability was observed. The use of controlled temperature conditions and capable mutants suggest that the effects of the electromagnetic radiation were of a nonthermal nature. Possible changes of conformation on DNA and/or protein-level are assumed.

Study character:

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