Effects of Magnetic Field Exposure on Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Function in Living Organisms

Electromagnetic waves are used in various applications, and thus, their biological effects are being investigated.The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) has established guidelines for exposure limits to non-ionizing radiation.However, studies on frequencies in the 300 kHz to 10 MHz range are particularly lacking, necessitating further research.In previous studies, exposure of mice to a 400 kHz magnetic field suggested that it affected motor activity and brain substances.In this study, four behavioral tests were conducted to evaluate anxiety-like behavior, depression-like behavior, and spatial working memory.Although no significant differences were observed in anxiety-like behavior, depression-like behavior, or spatial working memory, it is worth reporting that the magnetic field might increase anxiety-like behavior.