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731523
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b551309
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edited by Madeleine F. Barnothy.
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Biological Effects of Magnetic Fields\ edited by Madeleine F. Barnothy.
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| Publication Statement
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Boston, MA: Springer US, 1995
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(volumes)
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1475702140
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: 1475702167
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: 9781475702149
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: 9781475702163
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I. Theoretical Considerations.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Simple Theoretical Models for Magnetic Interactions with Biological Units.- 3. Basic Concepts Related to Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Susceptibility.- 4. The Vector Character of Field and Gradient and Its Possible Implications for Biomagnetic Experiments and Space Travel.- 5. Rotational Diffusion in a Magnetic Field and Its Possible Magnetobiological Implications.- 6. Distortion of the Bond Angle in a Magnetic Field and Its Possible Magnetobiological Implications.- 7. A Possible Effect of the Magnetic Field Upon the Genetic Code.- II. Effects of Strong Magnetic Fields on Specimens in vivo.- 1. Development of Young Mice.- 2. Rejection of Transplanted Tumors in Mice.- 3. Hematological Changes in Mice.- 4. Reduction of Irradiation Mortality Through Pretreatment.- 5. Lifespan Increase of Tumor-Bearing Mice Through Pretreatment.- 6. Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration.- 7. Effect on Drosophila melanogaster and S-37 Tumor Cells; Postulates for Magnetic Field Interactions.- 8. Magnetotropism.- 9. Plant Growth Responses.- 10. Effects on the Central Nervous System.- 11. Survival of Animals in Magnetic Fields of 140,000 Oe.- III. Effects of Strong Magnetic Fields on Specimens in vitro.- 1. Tissue Respiration.- 2. Agglutination of Human Erythrocytes.- 3. Inhibition of Bacterial Growth in Fields of High Paramagnetic Strength.- 4. Inhibition of Bacterial Growth in Homogeneous Fields.- 5. Increase of Trypsin Activity.- 6. Magnetic Reactivation of Partially Inhibited Trypsin.- IV. Effects of Very Weak Magnetic Fields.- 1. Responses of Planarians and Snails.- 2. Actions of a Very Weak Magnetic Gradient. The Reflex of the Dowser.- 3. Proposed Mechanisms for the Navigation of Migrating Birds.- V. Bibliography and Indexes.- Bibliography of the Biological Effects of Static Magnetic Fields.- About the Authors.
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The purpose of this book is to bring together in one volume the present-day knowledge in all the active fields of biomagnetic research and at the same time to provide a theoretical and practical background to all scientists who wish to engage in investigations in this new disci- pline.
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Science (General)
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QH656.E358 1995
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Madeleine F Barnothy
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