Curcio G et al. · 2005
Italian researchers used EEG brain scans to measure how cell phone radiation affects brain activity in 20 healthy people during rest. They found that exposure to typical mobile phone signals (902.40 MHz) altered brain wave patterns in the alpha frequency band, with stronger effects when the phone signal was active during brain recording versus before it. This demonstrates that cell phone radiation can measurably change normal brain function, even when you're not actively using the phone.
Ozguner F et al. · 2005
Researchers exposed rats to 900 MHz mobile phone radiation for 30 minutes daily over 10 days and measured heart tissue damage. They found that phone radiation increased harmful molecules that damage heart cells while reducing the body's natural protective antioxidants. When rats were also given an antioxidant compound, it prevented most of the heart damage from the radiation.
Yokus B, Cakir DU, Akdag MZ, Sert C, Mete N · 2005
Turkish researchers exposed laboratory rats to 50 Hz magnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) for 50 and 100 days to measure DNA damage. They found that exposed rats had significantly more oxidative DNA damage and cellular damage markers compared to unexposed rats, with the damage increasing over time. This suggests that long-term exposure to power-frequency magnetic fields may cause cumulative genetic damage at the cellular level.
Markovà E, Hillert L, Malmgren L, Persson BR, Belyaev IY. · 2005
Researchers exposed human immune cells (lymphocytes) to microwave radiation from GSM mobile phones for one hour and found it caused DNA damage markers similar to heat shock. The study examined cells from both healthy people and those who report electromagnetic hypersensitivity, finding similar responses in both groups. This demonstrates that cell phone radiation can trigger cellular stress responses and DNA damage at exposure levels well below current safety standards.
Preece AW et al. · 2005
Researchers tested whether cell phone radiation at 902 MHz affects thinking and reaction time in 18 children ages 10-12. While children showed slightly faster reaction times during phone exposure compared to no exposure, the differences were not statistically significant. The study failed to replicate earlier findings in adults, possibly because it used a weaker GSM phone rather than the more powerful analog phone used in previous research.
Koyu A, Cesur G, Ozguner F, Akdogan M, Mollaoglu H, Ozen S. · 2005
Researchers exposed rats to 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation (the same frequency used by cell phones) for 30 minutes daily over 4 weeks and measured thyroid hormone levels. They found that EMF exposure significantly decreased levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and T3-T4 thyroid hormones compared to unexposed rats. This suggests that cell phone radiation may disrupt normal thyroid function, which controls metabolism, energy levels, and many other bodily processes.
Haarala C et al. · 2005
Researchers tested whether 902 MHz cell phone radiation affects children's thinking abilities by having 32 kids aged 10-14 take cognitive tests while exposed to both active and inactive phones. They found no differences in reaction time or accuracy between the two conditions. This challenges earlier studies suggesting cell phone radiation might actually improve cognitive performance.
Belyaev IY et al. · 2005
Researchers exposed white blood cells from healthy people and those with electromagnetic sensitivity to cell phone radiation (915 MHz). Both groups showed identical DNA structural changes similar to heat stress, confirming that electromagnetic fields cause measurable biological effects in human cells.
Belyaev et al. · 2005
Researchers exposed human immune cells to cell phone radiation (915 MHz) and power line magnetic fields. Both exposures caused cellular stress responses similar to heat shock, affecting how DNA is packaged inside cells. This occurred equally in healthy people and those reporting electromagnetic sensitivity.
Tkalec M, Malaric K, Pevalek-Kozlina B. · 2005
Scientists exposed duckweed plants to cell phone-like electromagnetic frequencies and found that 900 MHz signals significantly stunted plant growth within just 2 hours, while 400 MHz had no effect. This demonstrates that EMF biological effects depend on specific frequencies, not just signal strength.
Lee S et al. · 2005
Researchers exposed human immune cells to 2.45 GHz radiofrequency radiation (the same frequency used in WiFi and microwave ovens) for 2-6 hours and found it altered the activity of hundreds of genes. After just 2 hours, 221 genes changed their expression patterns, increasing to 759 genes after 6 hours. Importantly, genes related to cell death increased their activity while genes controlling normal cell division decreased, and this happened without any heating effects.
Ozguner F, Oktem F, Ayata A, Koyu A, Yilmaz HR. · 2005
Researchers exposed rats to 900 MHz mobile phone radiation (the same frequency used by many cell phones) and found it caused significant kidney damage through oxidative stress - essentially, the radiation generated harmful molecules that damaged kidney tissue and reduced the kidneys' natural antioxidant defenses. When the researchers treated another group of rats with an antioxidant compound, it prevented most of this kidney damage, suggesting that cell phone radiation harms organs by overwhelming the body's ability to neutralize harmful free radicals.
Zeni O et al. · 2005
Italian researchers exposed human white blood cells to 900 MHz cell phone radiation for 2 hours at levels similar to what phones emit during calls. They tested multiple ways to detect DNA damage but found no statistically significant genetic harm at either exposure level tested. The study suggests that short-term exposure to cell phone radiation at typical use levels may not cause immediate DNA damage in blood cells.
Kuribayashi M et al. · 2005
Researchers exposed young and developing rats to cell phone-frequency radiation (1439 MHz) for 90 minutes daily to see if it damaged the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain from harmful substances. Even at high exposure levels (up to 6 W/kg), they found no changes in barrier function or protective proteins after 1-2 weeks of exposure. This suggests that this type of radiofrequency radiation may not compromise the brain's natural protective barrier in young animals.
Ozguner F et al. · 2005
Turkish researchers exposed rats to 900 MHz mobile phone radiation and found it caused kidney damage by increasing harmful molecules and reducing protective antioxidants. However, when rats were pre-treated with melatonin or CAPE (a natural compound from propolis), both substances protected against this kidney damage, with melatonin showing stronger protective effects. This suggests that mobile phone radiation can harm kidney tissue through oxidative stress, but natural antioxidants may offer protection.
Miyakoshi J et al. · 2005
Researchers exposed human brain tumor cells to 1950 MHz radiofrequency radiation (similar to 3G cell phone frequencies) at various intensities for up to 2 hours. While the radiation didn't affect cell growth or activate major stress response proteins, it did reduce a specific cellular protection mechanism at the highest exposure level (10 W/kg). This suggests that even when cells appear unaffected, subtle molecular changes may still be occurring.
Harakawa S et al. · 2005
Japanese researchers exposed rats to a 50 Hz electric field (the same frequency as power lines) for 15 minutes daily over a week to study effects on oxidative stress markers. They found that the electric field actually reduced harmful lipid peroxides in rats that were given an oxidizing agent, suggesting a protective antioxidant-like effect. However, the electric field had no effect on healthy rats that weren't under oxidative stress.
Keshvari J, Lang S. · 2005
Researchers used computer models to compare how much radiofrequency energy is absorbed in children's heads versus adults' heads when exposed to cell phone frequencies. They found that differences in energy absorption depend more on individual head shape and anatomy rather than age itself. This challenges the common assumption that children automatically absorb more RF energy than adults.
Lim HB, Cook GG, Barker AT, Coulton LA. · 2005
Researchers exposed human white blood cells to 900 MHz cell phone radiation at various power levels for up to 4 hours to see if it triggered a cellular stress response. The cells showed no signs of producing stress proteins (the body's natural defense against harmful conditions) after RF exposure, even though they did respond normally when heated to 42°C. This suggests that cell phone-type radiation at these levels doesn't cause detectable cellular stress in immune cells.
Cosquer B, Galani R, Kuster N, Cassel JC. · 2005
Researchers exposed rats to 2.45 GHz electromagnetic fields (the same frequency used in WiFi and microwave ovens) for 45 minutes and measured their anxiety levels using a standard behavioral test called the elevated plus-maze. The EMF exposure, at levels producing a specific absorption rate of 0.6-0.9 W/kg, did not change anxiety responses compared to unexposed control rats. This finding suggests that short-term exposure to this type of radiofrequency radiation does not affect anxiety-related behaviors in rats.
Lai H, Singh NP · 2005
Researchers exposed rats to microwave radiation at cell phone frequencies (2450 MHz) for 2 hours and found significant DNA damage in brain cells. However, when they simultaneously exposed the rats to a weak magnetic field with random fluctuations, it completely blocked the DNA damage from occurring. This suggests that certain types of magnetic field exposure might actually protect against microwave-induced genetic damage.
Lai H, Singh NP · 2005
Researchers exposed rats to cell phone-frequency microwaves (2450 MHz) for 2 hours and found significant DNA damage in brain cells. However, when they simultaneously exposed the rats to a weak magnetic field with random fluctuations, it completely blocked the DNA damage from occurring. This suggests that certain types of magnetic field exposure might actually protect against some forms of EMF damage.
Shirai T et al. · 2005
Japanese researchers exposed rats to cell phone radiation (1.439 GHz) for 2 years to see if it would promote brain tumors in animals already given a cancer-causing chemical. The EMF exposure did not increase tumor rates or accelerate brain cancer development at either exposure level tested (0.67 or 2.0 W/kg SAR). This suggests that chronic cell phone radiation exposure may not promote brain tumor growth, at least under these specific experimental conditions.
Schmid G, Sauter C, Stepansky R, Lobentanz IS, Zeitlhofer J · 2005
Researchers exposed 58 healthy adults to UMTS (3G) mobile phone signals at levels similar to actual phone use and tested whether this affected their visual perception through four different eye tests. They found no measurable differences in visual performance between exposure to the radio frequency signals and fake (sham) exposure. This suggests that 3G mobile phone radiation at typical usage levels does not impair basic visual processing abilities.
Ebert S et al. · 2005
Researchers exposed mice to 905 MHz radiofrequency radiation at various power levels to determine when their bodies could no longer regulate temperature. They found that mice began struggling to maintain normal body temperature at radiation levels between 2-5 W/kg, and completely lost temperature control around 6-10 W/kg during 2-hour exposures.
