ACTION OF MAGNETISM ON GROWTH OF SOME BACTERIA AND SOME FUNGI

Abstract

The flow of ions from the plasma membrane of fungi and bacteria have bioelectric a delicate balance. The magnetic energy is able to influence that flow through the Hall effect, creating changes in the conformation of the protein molecules and enzymes. Can alter the rate of enzymatic processes (HENEINE, 2000), the speed of the sodium-potassium pump, the calcium pumps GRISSON, 1995) which carry out control over the osmotic ions inside and outside the membrane, including control inlet and outlet water (PAPAGAPOULOS, ET AL, 2000). The stimulation or inhibition of cellular processes performed by magnetic fields are of great interest for cell biology, microbiology and biotechnology industry for its significant potential applications. This paper aims to ascertain whether the magnetic north pole and south power pole causing stimulation or inhibition in the growth of some bacteria and fungi. This study was developed by culturing some bacteria and some fungi developed in appropriate culture media and incubation with control colonies and colonies tests. In tests, the magnets of 740 gauss and 4000 gauss north pole to south pole and set the dish containing the sowing of standardized microbial suspension were used. Control samples not magnetos were added.