Physical plasma in biological solids: a possible mechanism for resonant interactions between low intensity microwaves and biological systems.

PAPER pubmed Physiological chemistry and physics 1979 Review Effect: unclear Evidence: Very low

Read original paper → PMID: 549034 Evidence Lab

Abstract

Observed semiconductor properties of biological material in vitro indicate possible involvement of semiconduction in biological processes. Since in inorganic semiconductors solid-state plasma occurs, it is hypothesized that in organic semiconductors solid-state plasma similarly occurs. Some results of experimental investigation of resonant effects of microwaves in biological systems are considered in the light of that hypothesis. The conditions necessary for the existence of physical plasma in biological solid structures are discussed, and certain parameters of physical plasma in these structures are evaluated. Its is proposed that microwave radiation may support or damp plasma oscillations, thereby stimulating or suppressing biological functions.

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At a glance

Study type

Review

Effect direction

unclear

Population

—

Sample size

—

Exposure

microwave

Evidence strength

Very low

Confidence: 66% · Peer-reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper hypothesizes that solid-state plasma could occur in organic (biological) semiconductors and discusses conditions/parameters for such plasma in biological solid structures. It proposes that microwave radiation may support or damp plasma oscillations, potentially stimulating or suppressing biological functions.

Outcomes measured

resonant effects of microwaves in biological systems (mechanistic hypothesis)
plasma oscillations in biological solid structures (proposed)
stimulation or suppression of biological functions (proposed)

Limitations

Appears primarily hypothesis/mechanistic discussion rather than reporting specific experimental results in the abstract
No exposure parameters (frequency, intensity/SAR, duration) provided in the abstract
No specific biological endpoints, populations, or sample sizes described

View raw extracted JSON

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    "outcomes": [
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