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Title: Investigation of the effects of magnetic field exposure on human melatonin. Interim report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:10191093
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  1. Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States). Biobehavioral Sciences Section

Several rodent studies have suggested that magnetic field exposure may alter the daily pattern of melatonin secretion. This study investigated melatonin levels in mean exposed overnight to magnetic fields of 10 mG and 200 mG. The study also assessed the potential effects of exposure on a number of performance and self-reported endpoints in the subjects. Investigation of this area is important, as altered diurnal melatonin cycles have been linked to a variety of endpoints, including reproductive outcome, neurobehavioral function, and carcinogenesis. The results of this investigation did not support the a priori hypothesis that exposure to 60-Hz magnetic fields of 10 mG and 200 mG alters nighttime melatonin levels in a population of adult males. However, the data suggested the possibility of differential sensitivity to magnetic fields based on an individual`s baseline melatonin level.

Research Organization:
Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States); Midwest Research Inst., Kansas City, MO (United States). Biobehavioral Sciences Section
Sponsoring Organization:
Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (United States)
OSTI ID:
10191093
Report Number(s):
EPRI-TR-104278; ON: UN95001991; TRN: AHC29427%%61
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Aug 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English