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<p>This study examines the impact of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on zebrafish (<i>Danio rerio</i>) sex ratio, survival, and organ health. Embryos were exposed to static EMFs for 63 days post-hatching across five aquariums, with varying intensities based on distance (30–99&#xa0;cm). The control group remained EMF-free. The strongest exposure (30&#xa0;cm) led to 100% feminization (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), with all exposed groups showing significant deviations from the expected 1:1 sex ratio. Survival rates dropped below 35% in EMF-exposed groups, compared to 82.5% in controls. Histological analysis revealed gonadal abnormalities, necrosis, and liver degeneration in exposed fish. These findings provide the first documented evidence that EMF exposure disrupts sex ratios and health in fish, potentially affecting population stability in aquatic ecosystems. The predominance of females suggests long-term ecological consequences that could impact biodiversity in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.</p>

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Effect of Electromagnetic Field on Growth Parameters, Survival Rate, Sex Distribution, Ratio, and Liver and Gonadal Health of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

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    2025年8月25日

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  • Şehriban Çek,
  • Emin Ünal,
  • Esin Atik Doğan,
  • Koray Umut Yaraş,
  • Kemal Dede,
  • Muharrem Karaaslan

摘要

This study examines the impact of electromagnetic fields (EMF) on zebrafish (Danio rerio) sex ratio, survival, and organ health. Embryos were exposed to static EMFs for 63 days post-hatching across five aquariums, with varying intensities based on distance (30–99 cm). The control group remained EMF-free. The strongest exposure (30 cm) led to 100% feminization (p < 0.001), with all exposed groups showing significant deviations from the expected 1:1 sex ratio. Survival rates dropped below 35% in EMF-exposed groups, compared to 82.5% in controls. Histological analysis revealed gonadal abnormalities, necrosis, and liver degeneration in exposed fish. These findings provide the first documented evidence that EMF exposure disrupts sex ratios and health in fish, potentially affecting population stability in aquatic ecosystems. The predominance of females suggests long-term ecological consequences that could impact biodiversity in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.