Bioelectromagnetics

- Overview 

Bioelectromagnetics is the scientific field studying the interaction between electromagnetic (EM) fields and living organisms, covering both the EM fields naturally produced by living systems and the effects of external EM fields on them. 

Research encompasses applications like therapies for bone growth and pain, non-thermal effects on cells, and the development of medical devices such as those used in MRI and diathermy.

The field has roots in the 18th century with Luigi Galvani's discovery of "animal electricity" and has been significantly advanced by researchers like Robert O. Becker. 

Please refer to the following for more details:

Wikipedia: Bioelectromagnetics

- Key Areas of Study

• Biological Effects: Investigating how external EM fields (from sources like mobile phones, Wi-Fi, or medical equipment) affect cells, tissues, and organisms. 
• Endogenous Fields: Studying the weak EM fields and signals generated by the body itself, which play a role in biological processes. 
• Therapeutic Applications: Developing and applying EM fields for medical treatments, including pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for bone fractures, microwave therapy, and neurostimulation. 
• Medical Device Engineering: Using EM simulation to understand energy absorption and optimize designs for devices like pacemakers, MRI machines, and wearable electronics. 
• Safety and Regulation: Establishing safety guidelines and research agendas to understand potential health risks and benefits of EM field exposure. 

- Applications in Research and Medicine

• Diathermy and Hyperthermy: Using EM energy to generate heat for medical purposes. 
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): Simulating EM wave propagation and interaction to optimize imaging procedures. 
• Implant Safety: Validating the safety of implants like pacemakers by simulating their interaction with external EM fields. 
• Bone Growth and Soft Tissue Repair: Utilizing PEMF to stimulate healing and regeneration.