Whole Home EMF Research

900 MHz radiation does not induce micronucleus formation in different cell types.

Hintzsche H et al. · 2012

Analgetic effects of non-thermal GSM-1900 radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in the land snail Helix pomatia.

Nittby H et al. · 2012

Researchers exposed 29 land snails of the strain Helix pomatia to GSM electromagnetic fields at 1900 MHz at 48 mW/kg for 1 hour each, while 29 snails served as sham controls. Before and after exposure, snails were placed on a hot plate and the time until they retracted was measured by two blinded observers. GSM-exposed snails were less sensitive to thermal pain compared to sham controls, indicating a significant analgesia (Mann-Whitney p < 0.001).

The 50 Hz (10 mT) sinusoidal magnetic field: effects on stress-related behavior of rats.

Korpinar MA, Kalkan MT, Tuncel H. · 2012

Researchers exposed rats to 50 Hz magnetic fields (the same frequency as household electrical wiring) for 21 days and measured their anxiety levels using standard behavioral tests. The exposed rats showed significantly higher anxiety and stress-related behaviors compared to unexposed rats, spending much less time in open, exposed areas of test mazes. This suggests that prolonged exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields may increase stress responses in the brain.

Effects of low level electromagnetic field exposure at 2.45 GHz on rat cornea.

Akar A et al. · 2012

Researchers exposed adult male Wistar rats to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation at a SAR of 0.25 W/kg for 2 hours each day for 21 days and then measured corneal thickness using histological and stereological methods. Overall corneal thickness was 278.9 ± 54.5 μm in the control group and 272.4 ± 85.6 μm in the study group, with no statistically significant difference between groups. Anterior corneal epithelium thickness was 28.1 ± 4.9 μm in the control group and 31.7 ± 5.5 μm in the exposed group, a statistically significant difference. The researchers concluded that exposure to microwave radiation might cause alterations in the rat cornea.

Analgetic effects of non-thermal GSM-1900 radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in the land snail Helix pomatia

Nittby H et al. · 2012

Researchers exposed land snails to cell phone radiation at 1900 MHz for one hour and tested their response to heat-induced pain. The exposed snails showed reduced sensitivity to thermal pain compared to unexposed controls, suggesting the radiofrequency radiation acted as a pain reliever. This finding indicates that non-thermal levels of cell phone radiation can alter nervous system responses in living organisms.

Occupational and public field exposure from communication, navigation, and radar systems used for air traffic control.

Joseph W, Goeminne F, Vermeeren G, Verloock L, Martens L. · 2012

Researchers assessed electromagnetic exposure from 14 types of air traffic control systems for both workers and the general public. In total, 50 sites were investigated at 1,073 locations in the frequency range of 255 kHz to 24 GHz. Two system types, Non-Directional Beacons (up to 881.6 V m) and DVOR (up to 92.3 V m), exhibited levels requiring recommended minimum distances so that ICNIRP reference levels are not exceeded. When multiple radiofrequency sources were present together, the air traffic control source was found to dominate total exposure in its neighborhood.

Outdoor radiofrequency radiation levels in the West Bank-Palestine.

Lahham A, Hammash A. · 2012

Researchers measured radiofrequency power density at 65 locations across the West Bank. The average power density from FM radio was 0.148 μW cm(-2), from TV broadcasting 0.007 μW cm(-2), and from mobile phone base stations 0.089 μW cm(-2). The average total exposure from all sources was 0.37 μW cm(-2). The maximum total exposure at any location was 3.86 μW cm(-2), with an exposure quotient of 0.02, indicating compliance with international guidelines. FM radio contributed about 62% of total exposure, mobile phone base stations 35%, and TV broadcasting 3%.

Subacute exposure to 50-Hz electromagnetic fields affect prenatal and neonatal mice’s motor coordination.

Sakhnini L, Al Ali H, Al Qassab N, Al Arab E, Kamal A. · 2012

Researchers investigated the possible effect of ELF-EMFs on motor performance in prenatal and neonatal exposed mice. Motor performance was evaluated using rotarod experiments after 5 days of subacute exposure. Prenatal exposed groups showed a pronounced deficit in learning abilities, but no pronounced effect was observed for the neonatal exposed group.

Evaluation of inflammatory biomarkers associated with oxidative stress and histological assessment of magnetic therapy on experimental myopathy in rats.

Vignola MB et al. · 2012

Researchers evaluated the effect of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy on inflammatory biomarkers associated with oxidative stress in rats with experimental myopathy. Myopathy was induced by injecting 50 μl of 1% carrageenan, and PEMF treatment was applied at 20 mT and 50 Hz for 30 min/day/rat. PEMF treatment was associated with decreased levels of fibrinogen, L-citrulline, NO, SOD, and carbonyl groups and significant muscle recovery.

Suppressive effect of electromagnetic field on analgesic activity of tramadol in rats.

Bodera P et al. · 2012

Polish researchers exposed rats to cell phone frequency radiation (1800 MHz) and found it interfered with tramadol, a common painkiller used for moderate to severe pain. The electromagnetic fields didn't change pain levels on their own, but they significantly reduced the effectiveness of the pain medication 30 minutes after injection. This suggests that EMF exposure from devices like cell phones might interfere with how our bodies process certain medications.

Microwaves in the cold war: the Moscow embassy study and its interpretation. Review of a retrospective cohort study.

Elwood JM. · 2012

An extensive study investigated the health of embassy staff and their families, comparing Moscow embassy staff with staff in other Eastern European US embassies. The resulting large report has never been published in peer reviewed literature. The extensive study reports on mortality and morbidity, recorded on medical records and by regular examinations, and on self-reported symptoms. Exposure levels were low, but similar or greater than present-day exposures to radiofrequencies sources such as cell phone base stations. The conclusions were that no adverse health effects of the radiation were shown.

Gene expression in the mammary gland tissue of female Fischer 344 and Lewis rats after magnetic field exposure (50 Hz, 100 uT) for 2 weeks

Unknown authors · 2012

Researchers exposed female Fischer 344 and Lewis rats to a 50 Hz, 100 μT magnetic field for two weeks. Whole genome microarray analysis of mammary gland tissue revealed decreased α-amylase, carbonic anhydrase 6, and lactoperoxidase gene expression, and increased cystatin E/M expression in exposed F344 rats but not in Lewis rats.

Gene expression in the mammary gland tissue of female Fischer 344 and Lewis rats after magnetic field exposure (50 Hz, 100 μT) for 2 weeks

Unknown authors · 2012

German researchers exposed two different strains of female rats to power line frequency magnetic fields (50 Hz at 100 microTesla) for two weeks and analyzed gene expression changes in breast tissue. They found that Fischer 344 rats showed significant alterations in multiple genes related to pH regulation and tumor suppression, while Lewis rats showed no changes, suggesting genetic factors determine susceptibility to EMF effects.

Influence of dentures on SAR in the visible Chinese human head voxel phantom exposed to a mobile phone at 900 and 1800 MHz.

Yu D, Zhang R, Liu Q. · 2012

The effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure on the pH of the adult male semen and the motoricity parameters of spermatozoa in vitro

Unknown authors · 2012

The effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic field exposure on the pH of the adult male semen and the motoricity parameters of spermatozoa in vitro

Unknown authors · 2012

Chinese researchers exposed fresh human sperm samples to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) at 0.4 mT strength for different time periods. They found that EMF exposure significantly reduced sperm motility after both 15 and 60 minutes, while sperm pH remained unchanged. This suggests that even brief exposure to power-line frequency EMFs can impair sperm function.

Effects of prenatal exposure to extremely low electro-magnetic field on in vivo derived blastocysts of mice

Unknown authors · 2012

The study used 66 NMRI pregnant females divided into treated and non-treated groups. The treated group was exposed to ELF-EMF at 50 Hz and 6×10-3 T. Embryos were collected by flushing the uterine horn and Fallopian tubes on day 3 of gestation. There was no significant difference in the mean number of blastocysts between treated and none treated groups. Exposed blastocysts had significantly fewer total cells, ICM cells, and TE cells, while the ICM/TE ratio increased.

Electromagnetic field and TGF-β enhance the compensatory plasticity after sensory nerve injury in cockroach Periplaneta americana

Unknown authors · 2012

Researchers evaluated compensatory plasticity in the cockroach Periplaneta americana after sensory nerve injury and assessed the effect of electromagnetic field exposure (EMF, 50 Hz, 7 mT) and TGF-β. Ablation of the right cercus increased activity in the left presynaptic part of the sensory path.

Monitoring dynamic reactions of red blood cells to UHF electromagnetic waves radiation using a novel micro-imaging technology.

Ruan P, Yong J, Shen H, Zheng X · 2012

At ultra-low power densities of 15 μW/cm(2) and 31 μW/cm(2) with exposure up to 30 minutes, the cells showed no obvious real-time responses. At higher power densities of 1 mW/cm(2) and 5 mW/cm(2), the cells exhibited significant changes in shape, size, and hemoglobin absorption spectrum parameters.

Fetal Radiofrequency Radiation Exposure From 800-1900 Mhz-Rated Cellular Telephones Affects Neurodevelopment and Behavior in Mice

Aldad TS, Gan G, Gao XB, Taylor HS · 2012

Researchers used a mouse model to examine whether in-utero radiofrequency exposure from cellular telephones affects adult behavior. Mice exposed in the womb were hyperactive and had impaired memory, as measured using the object recognition, light/dark box, and step-down assays. The exposed mice also had dose-responsive impaired glutamatergic synaptic transmission onto layer V pyramidal neurons of the prefrontal cortex.

Suppressive effect of electromagnetic field on analgesic activity of tramadol in rats

Bodera P et al. · 2012

Researchers studied how high-frequency electromagnetic fields affect pain perception and the pain-relieving activity of tramadol in rats. Exposures at 1500 MHz and modulated 1800 MHz were applied, and paw withdrawal latency to a thermal stimulus was measured before and after injections of either tramadol or a vehicle. EMF exposure alone produced no differences in pain perception compared with controls, but EMF at both frequencies transiently suppressed the analgesic effect of tramadol at 30 minutes after drug injection.

Effects of 900 MHz radiofrequency on corticosterone, emotional memory and neuroinflammation in middle-aged rats

Bouji M, Lecomte A, Hode Y, de Seze R, Villégier AS · 2012

Researchers assessed the effects of a single GSM exposure at 900 MHz with a specific absorption rate of 6 W/kg on young adult (6-week-old) and middle-aged (12-month-old) rats. The study measured brain IL-1β and IL-6, plasmatic corticosterone levels, and emotional memory. Results showed an IL-1β increase in the olfactory bulb and enhanced contextual emotional memory in GSM-exposed middle-aged rats, while plasmatic corticosterone levels increased in GSM-exposed young adults. Acute GSM exposure did not induce astrocyte activation, in contrast to previously published work.

Modulation of heat shock protein response in SH-SY5Y by mobile phone microwaves

Calabrò E et al. · 2012

Effects of electromagnetic radiation on spatial memory and synapses in rat hippocampal CA1.

Li Y, Shi C, Lu G, Xu Q, Liu S. · 2012

Researchers exposed 8-week-old Wistar rats to near-field radiation at 0.52–1.08 W/kg for 2 hours per day for 1 month. Behavioral changes were examined using the Morris water maze, and the irradiated rats exhibited impaired performance compared with the sham-irradiated rats. The morphological changes included mitochondrial degenerations, fewer synapses, and shorter postsynaptic densities in the radiated rats.

Glucose administration attenuates spatial memory deficits induced by chronic low-power-density microwave exposure

Lu Y et al. · 2012

Researchers exposed Wistar rats to 2.45 GHz pulsed microwave irradiation at a power density of 1 mW/cm2 for 3 hours per day for up to 30 days. Microwave exposure induced spatial learning and memory impairments in rats, and reduced hippocampal glucose uptake in the absence or presence of insulin. Blood glucose and insulin levels were not affected, but spatial memory deficits were reversed by systemic glucose treatment.