THE 24-HOUR EFFECT OF LOW-DOSE EMF ON THE BEHAVIOR OF WHITE AND GRAY RATS
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https://doi.org/10.52340/jecm.2025.02.08Keywords:
Grooming, behavior, EMFAbstract
EMF affects living organisms differently depending on the exposure conditions. This study aimed to investigate the effect of EMF on behavior. White and gray rats were exposed to a 0.1 mT, 50 Hz electromagnetic field for 24 hours. Behavior was assessed using the plus-maze test.
Results: Grooming duration and hind paw time were significantly greater in gray rats than in controls (p<0.05). Even low doses of EMF affect behavior, although species-specific responses were observed.
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