SEA URCHIN MITOSIS IN HIGH MAGNETIC FIELDS,
Abstract
Mitosis in sea urchin eggs was retarded following their exposure to magnetic fields higher than 70,000 gauss which had gradients greater than 4200 gauss/centimeter. The degree of retardation was correlated simultaneously to both the field strength and the field gradient. Division delay in fields ranging from 100,000 to a maximum of 120,000 gauss was independent of the gradient. Differences in division delay were found which may be a reflection of the differential migration of oxygen and nitrogen due to their para- and diamagnetic properties. An hypothesis is given concerning the biochemical processes affected by magnetic fields. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0631944
Entities
People
- Vernon R. Reno
Organizations
- Naval Aerospace Medical Institute