Methodological approaches to the electromagnetic radiation effects on microorganisms

• Published in: Vestnik Rossijskogo universiteta družby narodov. Seriâ Èkologiâ i bezopasnostʹ žiznedeâtelʹnosti (Online) Vol. 31; no. 2; pp. 179 - 190
• Main Authors: Shcheglov, Gleb A., Masloboev, Vladimir A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) 15-12-2023
• Subjects: biological effects; biotechnologies; electromagnetic fields; irradiation; methods; millimeter waves
• ISSN: 2313-2310; 2408-8919
• DOI: 10.22363/2313-2310-2023-31-2-179-190

All living organisms are surrounded by natural and artificial origin electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which affects organisms. The artificial radiation sources number is increasing, but the EMR influence mechanisms on living organisms have not yet been fully investigated, despite the large number of studies. However, understanding the EMR action mechanisms can give impetus to the development of various biotechnologies. To solve the problem of understanding the EMR effects on organisms and develop new biotechnologies, it is necessary to apply new research methods. Therefore, the study of research methods is an urgent task. This research is a review of studies and research methods on the effects, of EMR on organisms. It brings together studies that consider different approaches to the study and existing hypotheses of the mechanisms of radiation effects. The aim of the paper is to review and evaluate methodological approaches to investigate the effects of EMR. The paper considers research on the EMR effects on microorganisms, eubacteria. Based on the results of the work, it is proposed to study the effect of radiation lasting several hours. As well as to apply spectrophotometry and fluorimetry methods.