Electromagnetic Field Toxicology Reporter

Evaluation and Assessment of Extremely Low Frequency EMF Bioeffects
Volume 3, Number 2, June 2001

Magnetoreception

by Robert B. Goldberg, Ph.D., Editor

Summary

Many species of organisms have evolved an ability to detect the Earth's magnetic field and make use of it for navigation. Continuing research has revealed a common molecular basis for this ability, often involving the use of single-domain magnetite crystals as the basic sensing element. Further evaluation of magnetoreception in mammals has revealed some underlying differences which may explain species-specific differences in response to man-made and natural EMFs. A theoretical study discussed a mechanism for magnetic field detection and navigation in birds based on ion cyclotron resonance.

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