Can Theta Burst Electromagnetic Fields Disrupt Learning in Planaria? Evidence of Impaired Fear‐Conditioned Responses

• Published in: Bioelectromagnetics Vol. 46; no. 6; p. e70017
• Main Authors: Ghassemkhani, Kassra, Dotta, Blake T.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States John Wiley and Sons Inc 01.09.2025
• Subjects: Animals; Behavior, Animal - radiation effects; Electromagnetic Fields - adverse effects; Fear - physiology; Learning - radiation effects; Planarians - physiology; Planarians - radiation effects; Theta Rhythm - radiation effects; electromagnetic fields (EMFs); memory disruption; planaria; theta burst; aversive stimulus; fear learning

This study explored the impact of low‐intensity theta burst patterned electromagnetic fields (TBEMF) on fear‐related learning in the flatworm species Planaria, a simple model organism known for its regenerative properties and ability to demonstrate basic learning behaviors. Planaria were exposed to...