| The puzzle of magnetic resonance effect on the magnetic compass of migratory birds. | |
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PMID: 19291711 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Experiments on the effect of radio-frequency (RF) magnetic fields on the magnetic compass orientation of migratory birds are analyzed using the theory of magnetic resonance. The results of these experiments were earlier interpreted within the radical-pair model of magnetoreception. However, the consistent analysis shows that the amplitudes of the RF fields used are far too small to noticeably influence electron spins in organic radicals. Other possible agents that could mediate the birds' response to the RF fields are discussed, but apparently no known physical system can be responsible for this effect. |
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Authors:
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K V Kavokin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bioelectromagnetics Volume: 30 ISSN: 1521-186X ISO Abbreviation: Bioelectromagnetics Publication Date: 2009 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-10 Completed Date: 2010-01-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8008281 Medline TA: Bioelectromagnetics Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 402-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c) 2009 Wiley-Liss, Inc. |
Affiliation:
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A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute, Polytechnicheskaya 26, St.-Petersburg, Russia. kidd.orient@mail.ioffe.ru |
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Animal Migration
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physiology*,
radiation effects* Animals Birds / physiology* Models, Biological Nanoparticles Orientation / physiology*, radiation effects* Radio Waves* |
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