"Effect of Magnetic Fields on Drug Induced Contractility and Mortality in Spirostomum" by Angela Ripamonti

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Effect of Magnetic Fields on Drug Induced Contractility and Mortality in Spirostomum

Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials

Angela Ripamonti, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Richard B. Frankel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
E. M. Ettienne, University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester

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Publication Date

4-1-1979

Abstract

The influence of homogeneous magnetic fields up to 5.5 T on contractile frequency and mortality in the ciliate protozoan spirostomum ambiguum stimulated by 2,2′ PDS is reported. Magnetic fields are observed to decrease contractile frequency and to significantly increase mortality.

Disciplines

Physics

1979 Elsevier.

Citation Information

Angela Ripamonti, Richard B. Frankel and E. M. Ettienne. "Effect of Magnetic Fields on Drug Induced Contractility and Mortality in Spirostomum" Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Vol. 11 Iss. 1-3 (1979) p. 289 - 292
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