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Golbach LA et al
Summary:

This paper described the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies that investigated the association between extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields (MF) and calcium homeostasis (which is an indicator of efficient signalling between cells in the body). The systematic review, which included a total of 42 studies, showed evidence of an association. The meta-analysis revealed that there was a statistically significant effect of ELF MF exposure on both the frequency of calcium oscillations and intracellular calcium levels. Although the results supported an association between ELF MF exposure and calcium homeostasis, the authors noted that high heterogeneity in the different studies weakened the findings.

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Environ Int 2016: in press

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