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

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7189423· OSTI ID:7189423

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, along with information from experiments conducted elsewhere, 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. Activities this quarter extended those of the first project year which 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. 25 figs., 11 tabs.

Research Organization:
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/CE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-80RA50219
OSTI ID:
7189423
Report Number(s):
DOE/RA/50219-T14; ON: DE90011558
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English