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A Growing Scientific Consensus on The Cell and Molecular Biology Mediating

Interactions with Environmental Electromagnetic Fields

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Biological Effects of Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields

Introduction

Over the past 15 years, epidemiological studies have raised concerns about possible health risks related to exposures to electromagnetic fields associated with electric power transmission, distribution and use; and to various radio and microwave field exposures in homes and schools, in the workplace, and in the environment.

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Adey, W.R. (1996). A Growing Scientific Consensus on The Cell and Molecular Biology Mediating. In: Ueno, S. (eds) Biological Effects of Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-585-31661-1_4

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