Electromagnetic Effects on Bacterial Growth

Microbial infections are increasingly more difficult to treat due to the development of antibiotic resistance, prompting research into non-pharmaceutical methods for controlling the spread of bacteria. Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have been shown to inhibit growth and induce structural changes in bacteria. We use a mathematical framework to describe the formation of bacterial cells and altered physiological processes caused by exposure to EMFs. In this study, we examine how weak magnetic fields influence stress responses and the electrochemical processes that govern cellular biosynthesis in common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.