Bioelectromagnetism: History, Foundations and Applications [Paperback]

Bioelectromagnetism has been gradually developing and expanding into a variety of fields in engineering, biomedical engineering, life science, medicine, and biology.

Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. The History of Bioelectromagnetism. Chapter 3 The Coupling of Atmospheric Electromagnetic Fields with Biological Systems. Chapter 4. Spin Control Related to Chemical Compass of Migratory Birds. 5. Magnetoreception in Plants. Chapter 6. Geomagnetic Field Effects on Living Systems. Chapter 7. Safety Guidelines on Human Exposures to Electromagnetic Fields.

Bioelectromagnetism has been gradually developing and expanding into a variety of fields in engineering, biomedical engineering, life science, medicine and biology. Bioelectromagnetism: History, Foundations and Applications provides an overview of the field and its developments; from its inception and growth through the twenty-first century, to the latest advances in electro- and magnetobiology and hazard evaluations of electromagnetic fields.

It is organized into three sections, each focusing on specific regions of bioelectromagnetism. It begins with the foundations of the field and its history, with a chronological treatment of the major subjects in bioelectromagnetism. The relationship between atmospheric electromagnetic phenomena, geomagnetism and biological systems are presented. It then discusses the many benefits of bioelectromagnetism: electroreception, magnetic navigation, magnetic sense and magnetic responses of plants, birds, animals and humans. It then moves on to human health issues and the impact of bioelectromagnetism. It also provides practical guidance on how to set safety guidelines. Finally, it looks forward to the future prospects of the field based on the latest research in the field.

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