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Home Network EMF Research

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Research on EMF from home networking equipment - WiFi routers, mesh systems, and smart meters.

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Related Studies (1,258)

Cancer & Tumors

Neoplastic transformation of C3H/10T1/2 cells following exposure to 120-Hz modulated 2.45-GHz microwaves and phorbol ester tumor promoter.

Balcer-Kubiczek EK, Harrison GH. · 1991

Researchers exposed mouse cells to microwave radiation (same frequency as WiFi) plus a tumor-promoting chemical. While microwaves alone caused no harm, the combination significantly increased cancer-like cell transformation to levels matching X-ray exposure, suggesting microwaves may promote cancer under certain conditions.

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Brain & Nervous System

Microwave irradiation of rats at 2.45 GHz activates pinocytotic-like uptake of tracer by capillary endothelial cells of cerebral cortex.

Neubauer C, Phelan AM, Kues H, Lange DG · 1990

Researchers exposed rats to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation (WiFi frequency) at low power levels and found it increased blood-brain barrier permeability after just 30-120 minutes. This protective barrier normally prevents harmful substances from entering brain tissue, suggesting microwave exposure could compromise brain protection.

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DNA & Genetic DamageNo Effects Found

Influence of radiofrequency radiation on chromosome aberrations in CHO cells and its interaction with DNA-damaging agents.

Kerbacher JJ, Meltz ML, Erwin DN, · 1990

Researchers exposed Chinese hamster cells to high-intensity microwave radiation (2450 MHz) at levels far exceeding safety guidelines to see if it would damage chromosomes or make cancer drugs more harmful. Even at these extreme exposure levels-which heated the cells by over 3 degrees-the radiation caused no chromosome damage by itself and didn't increase the genetic damage from chemotherapy drugs. This suggests that radiofrequency radiation at this frequency doesn't directly break DNA or interfere with cellular repair mechanisms.

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Immune System

In vitro lymphocyte proliferation induced by radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation under isothermal conditions.

Cleary SF, Liu LM, Merchant RE · 1990

Researchers exposed human immune cells (lymphocytes) to radio frequency radiation at two common frequencies for 2 hours while carefully controlling temperature. They found that lower radiation levels actually stimulated immune cell activity, while higher levels suppressed it. This demonstrates that RF radiation can directly affect immune system function without any heating effects.

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DNA & Genetic DamageNo Effects Found

Proflavin and microwave radiation: absence of a mutagenic interaction.

Meltz ML, Eagan P, Erwin DN · 1990

Researchers exposed mouse leukemic cells to 2.45-GHz microwave radiation (the same frequency as microwave ovens) at high power levels while simultaneously treating them with proflavin, a DNA-damaging drug. They found no evidence that the microwave radiation enhanced the drug's ability to cause genetic mutations, nor did the radiation alone cause any DNA damage. This suggests that microwave radiation at these levels does not interact with chemical mutagens to worsen genetic damage.

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DNA & Genetic DamageNo Effects Found

Effect of radiofrequency radiation on mRNA expression in cultured rodent cells.

Parker JE, Kiel JL, Winters WD · 1988

Researchers exposed four types of rodent cells to 2450 MHz microwave radiation (the same frequency as microwave ovens) at very high power levels to see if it would change how genes are expressed. They found no significant differences in gene activity between exposed and unexposed cells, even when testing genes related to cancer development and cellular stress responses.

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FAQs: EMF in Home Network

The home network environment contains several common sources of electromagnetic field exposure including wifi routers, smart meters. Together, these 2 sources account for 1,316 peer-reviewed studies in the BioInitiative Report database examining their potential health effects.
There are 1,316 peer-reviewed studies in our database examining EMF sources commonly found in home network environments. These studies cover 2 different EMF sources: WiFi Routers (302 studies), Smart Meters (1,014 studies). The research includes both laboratory experiments and epidemiological studies from scientists worldwide.
Smart Meters has the most research with 1,014 studies, followed by WiFi Routers (302). This research examines various biological endpoints including cellular effects, neurological impacts, and other health outcomes from EMF exposure in home network settings.