Effect of a weak magnetic field and low-energy X-rays on the evolution of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast suspension

Abstract

The evolution of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae suspension deposited onto the surface of silicon is investigated. Evolution of the yeast is caused by the effect of a weak stationary magnetic field (B = 0.17 T) and low-energy (E = 8 keV) low-dose (D = 10⁴ Gy) X-ray radiation. It is found that the magnetic and X-ray treatment of the yeast suspension leads to ordering of the cell structures. It is suggested that one reason for this ordering is the presence of electric charges in the cells and on the surface of the silicon crystals exposed to magnetic and X-ray treatment.