Targeting Tumors with Magnetic Drugs
Year: 2002
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Magnetism arises from motion of electrically charged particles. Because electrons, protons, and neutrons are basic to all materials, magnetism is inherent to all substances. Therefore, it can affect simple atoms as well as complex systems such as planets, stars, and galaxies. There are living organisms that orient themselves using the earth’s magnetic field (magnetotactic bacteria), and there are higher organisms that also have magneto-receptors and thus senses that provide magnetic-compass capabilities. This holds true for migrating birds, pigeons, and honey bees, but during the last few years there has been mounting evidence that many other animals, including humans, contain magnetic particles that act as magnetic receptors. Magnetic effects, such as the Northern lights in the Northern hemisphere, have been known to mankind for thousands of years, but it was only after the development of iron smelting around 1200 BC that more specific knowledge about magnetism was gained (1).
Source: Humana Press eBooks
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W226366298