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Title: Investigation of effects of 60-Hz electric and magnetic fields on operant and social behavior and on the neuroendocrine system of nonhuman primates

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7146506· OSTI ID:7146506

The objective of this program is to investigate, using the baboon as a nonhuman primate surrogate for the human, behavioral and neuroendocrine effects associated with exposure to 60-Hz electric and magnetic fields. Results from this program could be used to estimate and evaluate the likelihood of deleterious consequences resulting from exposure of humans to the electric and magnetic fields associated with electric power transmission. This program is being conducted at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) as part of an international collaborative information exchange and scientific research effort. This annual report marks the completion of the first year of the four year research program. This project year has focused on two technical areas: the modification of the facility to include 60-Hz magnetic fields, and development of the capability for studies of neuroendocrine parameters by obtaining blood samples from baboons during electric and magnetic field exposure. Activities in the social behavior, operant behavior, and laboratory animal sciences during this project year have been in preparation for the start of Experiment 3. 7 figs., 10 tabs.

Research Organization:
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/CE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-80RA50219
OSTI ID:
7146506
Report Number(s):
DOE/RA/50219-T10; SwRI-12-6253; ON: DE90010809
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English