After-effect induced by microwave radiation in human electroencephalographic signal: a feasibility study.
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Jan 1, 2018
This feasibility study tested whether microwave radiation (450 MHz, 40 Hz modulation; 1 g peak spatial average SAR 0.3 W/kg) can induce detectable event-related potentials in EEG. In one subject across four sessions, EEG responses time-locked to exposure offset showed increased alpha-band signal and about a twofold…
From the Cover: 2.45-GHz Microwave Radiation Impairs Hippocampal Learning and Spatial Memory: Involvement of Local Stress Mechanism-Induced Suppression of iGluR/ERK/CREB Signaling.
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Jan 1, 2018
This mouse study examined low-level 2.45 GHz continuous-wave microwave exposure for 2 hours/day over 15, 30, or 60 days. The authors report impaired learning and spatial memory performance on an 8-arm radial maze after exposure. They also report increased corticosterone and stress/inflammatory-related markers with…
Experimental research on the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) characteristics of cracked rock.
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Jan 1, 2018
This experimental study examined electromagnetic radiation (EMR) emitted by coal rock with prefabricated cracks during mechanical loading. The authors report that intact rock EMR increased with loading, whereas cracked rock EMR showed staged and fluctuating behavior that became more pronounced as crack angle…
Oxidative and mutagenic effects of low intensity GSM 1800 MHz microwave radiation
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Jan 1, 2018
This animal study used developing quail embryos to assess oxidative and mutagenic effects of low-intensity GSM 1800 MHz radiation from a commercial smartphone. The authors report statistically significant increases in oxidative stress markers, DNA integrity damage, and oxidative DNA damage (8-oxo-dG) in exposed…
NTP Technical Report on the Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies: GSM- and CDMA-modulated Cell Phone RFR, NTP TR 595
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Jan 1, 2018
This NTP technical report describes long-term rat studies exposing animals to 900 MHz GSM and CDMA-modulated radiofrequency radiation at whole-body SAR levels of 0, 1.5, 3, and 6 W/kg, including exposure beginning before birth. The abstract reports NTP concluded there was "clear evidence" for malignant schwannoma of…
Using smartphone technology to deliver a virtual pedestrian environment: usability and validation.
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Jan 1, 2017
This study assessed usability, feasibility, and validity of a smartphone-delivered virtual pedestrian environment by comparing it with a semi-immersive kiosk virtual environment. Among 68 adults, participants used the smartphone system without difficulty, reported no significant simulator sickness, and rated it as…
Miniaturized Battery-Free Wireless Systems for Wearable Pulse Oximetry.
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Jan 1, 2017
This engineering study describes miniaturized, flexible, battery-free wearable pulse oximetry systems that use near-field communication (NFC) for wireless operation. The devices capture and transmit photoplethysmograms to derive blood oxygenation, heart rate, and heart rate variability. The abstract reports…
Concept of Phase Cycling in Pulsed Magnetic Resonance Using Sinusoidal Magnetic Field Modulation.
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Jan 1, 2017
This article describes a signal-processing/measurement concept in pulsed magnetic resonance: achieving phase cycling through sinusoidal magnetic field modulation rather than changing pulse phases. The abstract states that modulation parameters can control spin precession phases, enabling separation of unwanted…
The effects of electromagnetic fields on B16-BL6 cells are dependent on their spatial and temporal character.
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Jan 1, 2017
This in vitro study tested several complex low-intensity, low-frequency EMF patterns on proliferation of B16-BL6 mouse melanoma cells. A specific pattern (Thomas-EMF) with a 3 ms point duration reportedly inhibited proliferation and increased calcium uptake, while other timing settings did not. The authors conclude…
Effects of electromagnetic fields on bone loss in hyperthyroidism rat model.
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Jan 1, 2017
This animal study evaluated whether extremely low frequency EMF exposure affects bone loss in a levothyroxine-induced hyperthyroidism rat model. Rats exposed to 15 Hz/1 mT EMF plus levothyroxine showed improved bone mineral density, mechanical measures, and partially restored trabecular bone architecture compared…
Combined effects of electromagnetic field and low-level laser increase proliferation and alter the morphology of human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells.
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Jan 1, 2017
This in vitro study tested 50 Hz, 3 mT electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and 808 nm low-level laser (LLL), alone and combined, on human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells from six donors. The authors report increased cell numbers after 7 days with EMF, greater increases with LLL, and the largest…
Radiofrequency exposure in the Neonatal Medium Care Unit.
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Jan 1, 2017
This exposure assessment characterized RF-EMF levels in a Neonatal Medium Care Unit and inside incubators using spot and long-term dosimeter measurements. Reported levels varied by location (higher near a window and near the evaluated incubator) and by time (higher at night than during the day). The authors emphasize…
Non-conductive and miniature fiber-optic imaging system for real-time detection of neuronal activity in time-varying electromagnetic fields.
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Jan 1, 2017
This paper describes a non-conductive, miniature fiber-optic imaging system designed to record neuronal activity in real time during repetitive, long-term time-varying EMF exposure. Using the system, the authors report that short exposures (
Effect of extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields on antioxidant activity in the human keratinocyte cell line NCTC 2544.
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Jan 1, 2017
This in vitro study exposed human keratinocyte cells (NCTC 2544) to 50 Hz ELF-EMF at 0.25–2 G and assessed oxidative stress-related endpoints. Significant increases in ROS were reported at 0.5 and 1 G, with associated short-term changes in antioxidant and lipid peroxidation markers. The authors report that…
Exposure to 2100 MHz electromagnetic field radiations induces reactive oxygen species generation in roots.
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Jan 1, 2017
This experimental study examined whether 2100 MHz cell phone-related RF-EMF exposure affects oxidative stress markers in onion roots. After 1–4 hours of continuous-wave exposure in a single day, the study reports increased lipid peroxidation and ROS-related measures (MDA, hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anion).…
Does omega-3 have a protective effect on the rat adrenal gland exposed to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields?
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Jan 1, 2017
This animal study examined whether omega-3 modifies adrenal gland changes in rats exposed to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields. Rats exposed 60 minutes/day for 15 days showed significantly increased adrenal gland volume versus controls. Omega-3 co-treatment was associated with significantly lower adrenal gland volume…
Benign Effect of Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field on Brain Plasticity Assessed by Nitric Oxide Metabolism during Poststroke Rehabilitation.
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Jan 1, 2017
This study assessed whether adding extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) exposure to a 4-week poststroke rehabilitation program affects nitric oxide (NO)-related biomarkers and patient status. Forty-eight poststroke patients were assigned to ELF-EMF versus non-ELF-EMF rehabilitation, with the…
Influence of the on-line ELF-EMF stimulation on the electrophysiological properties of the rat hippocampal CA1 neurons in vitro.
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Jan 1, 2017
This paper describes an on-line ELF magnetic stimulation setup and evaluates coil field distribution using COMSOL simulations alongside physical measurements. The authors report that modeled and measured magnetic flux densities were similar, and that stimulation induced sodium channel currents and fEPSPs in rat…
Antenna Design and SAR Analysis on Human Head Phantom Simulation for Future Clinical Applications.
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Jan 1, 2017
This study developed a mathematical and computer simulation model to analyze RF-EMF exposure in a human head phantom, motivated by potential therapeutic applications. The modeled exposure used a Yagi-Uda antenna at 64 MHz with SAR 0.6 W/kg and compared field distribution using one versus four antennas. COMSOL Bioheat…
Mitigation measures of electromagnetic field exposure in the vicinity of high frequency welders.
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Jan 1, 2017
This paper describes in situ EMF measurements around industrial high frequency (dielectric) welders, framed by Polish labor safety regulations aligned with EU Directive 2013/35/EU. It reports real-world scenarios where excessive EMF exposure can occur near welders, often linked to errors or omissions during…
The effect of a high frequency electromagnetic field in the microwave range on red blood cells.
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Jan 1, 2017
An in vitro study examined red blood cells exposed to an 18 GHz electromagnetic field and assessed uptake of nanospheres. The authors report that EMF exposure enabled nanosphere uptake into RBCs, with different translocation behavior for 23.5 nm versus 46.3 nm particles. Uptake was reported to increase with higher…
Is mobile phone radiation genotoxic? An analysis of micronucleus frequency in exfoliated buccal cells.
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Jan 1, 2017
This cross-sectional study assessed whether mobile phone-associated EMF exposure is associated with micronucleus frequency in exfoliated buccal cells. Among 86 healthy users aged 18–30, micronucleus frequency was not associated with duration of daily calls and did not differ significantly between the cheek on the…
The expression of pluripotency and neuronal differentiation markers under the influence of electromagnetic field and nitric oxide.
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Jan 1, 2017
This in vitro study examined how 50 Hz low-frequency EMF and a nitric oxide donor (Deta-NO) affect stemness and neuronal differentiation markers in rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. The authors report that high NO (1 mM) combined with EMF reduced stemness markers and increased neuronal differentiation markers,…
Effect of electromagnetic fields on human osteoarthritic and non-osteoarthritic chondrocytes.
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Jan 1, 2017
This in vitro study exposed human osteoarthritic and non-osteoarthritic chondrocyte pellets to a sinusoidal 15 Hz electromagnetic field at 5 mT or 8 mT for 7 days. Under 5 mT, osteoarthritic chondrocytes showed increased expression of cartilage-related genes (COL2A1 and ACAN) compared with controls, while…
Rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells aging reduction by zinc sulfate under extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure is associated with increased telomerase reverse transcriptase gene expression.
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Jan 1, 2017
This in vitro study exposed rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells to 50 Hz, 20 mT ELF-EMF for 30 minutes per day over 21 days, with and without zinc sulfate. The authors report ELF-EMF exposure decreased TERT gene expression and increased senescent cells. Zinc sulfate was reported to increase TERT expression and…