ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Human Responses to Magnetic and Hypomagnetic Fields: Available Evidence and Potential Risks for Deep Space Travel.
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Abstract
The growing body of biomedical research reveals that many biological processes are governed by quantum physical principles, including the effects of weak magnetic fields (MFs) at or below geomagnetic strength. Given that life evolved within the geomagnetic field, its significant decrease-the hypomagnetic field (hypoMF)-may disrupt fundamental biological processes. This is particularly relevant for interplanetary missions, where astronauts will encounter prolonged hypoMF conditions alongside other spaceflight stressors. This mini-review synthesizes current knowledge on hypoMF effects, comparing terrestrial and extraterrestrial MF conditions and evaluating evidence from human studies. The initial database search identified 645 records. After most were excluded for various reasons, only 44 publications on the effects of MFs on the entire human body were included in the review. An effect of the hypoMF was reported in 10 of these studies and was absent in 4. Despite some methodological limitations in the available research, the evidence suggests that the human body is not indifferent to hypoMF exposure. We also discuss leading mechanistic molecular hypotheses-particularly the radical pair mechanism. Finally, we identify urgent research priorities to elucidate hypoMF's biological role and develop countermeasures for future deep space exploration. Addressing these gaps is essential for safeguarding astronaut health and advancing magnetobiology as a frontier discipline in biophysics.
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