Laldinpuii et al. · 2026
Researchers compared 50 people highly exposed to mobile phone base stations with 51 reference individuals, measuring complete blood counts and the stress markers amylase and cortisol. Stepwise regression showed that base-station exposure significantly predicted total leukocyte count, while gender, age and power density predicted basophil and monocyte counts, and daily mobile-phone use with age predicted basophil and lymphocyte counts. Almost a quarter of the highly base-station-exposed group had basophil counts above reference limits, and over half of heavy mobile-phone users (4–6 hours daily) had lymphocyte counts above limits, most under 30 years old. Smoking and age influenced amylase, but no exposure variable affected amylase or cortisol.
Hambarde S, Pandey A, Baskin DS, Helekar SA · 2026
The authors report results in cultured glioma cells and in a syngeneic mouse model. The spinning oscillating magnetic field caused reactive oxygen species-dependent persistent inhibition of mitochondrial complex I. Steps downstream of this mechanism involve the production of oxidative stress, DNA damage, G1 phase cell cycle arrest, and caspase-dependent apoptosis. The spinning oscillating magnetic field did not produce these effects in normal human astrocytes and astroglial cells.
Jovanović M et al. · 2026
The study investigated the effects of subchronic exposure to a 30 mT static magnetic field on hematological parameters and spleen and tibia cellularity in young and 36-month-old rats. Twenty-seven rats were divided into four groups, with two groups exposed to the static magnetic field for 10 weeks. SMF exposure reduced lymphocyte counts and increased NLR in both age groups, while PLR increased only in young rats. In 36-month-old rats, SMF significantly reduced platelet counts, an effect not seen in young animals. SMF exposure also enhanced tibial and splenic cellularity in both groups.
Unknown authors · 2026
The review integrates evidence from magnetobiology and sex-based physiology to propose that hormonal and structural dimorphism may modulate biological responses to magnetic field. It notes that biological effects depend on field intensity, frequency, polarity, and direction, which are often overlooked. The review outlines potential mechanisms involving ion-channel modulation, magnetite orientation, and radical-pair dynamics, and proposes experimental paradigms to test these interactions.
Eggeling-Böcker M et al. · 2026
Researchers randomly assigned 2169 participants to basic, simple precautionary, or conceptual precautionary information about reducing RF-EMF exposure from mobile phones. Simple precautionary messages increased general conditional risk perception only when participants assumed no precautions were taken, but did not affect affective risk perception, trust, or risk perception when precautions were assumed. Providing an elaborate explanation of the precaution-prevention distinction did not reduce risk perception or increase trust compared to simple precautionary information, and increased risk perception compared to basic information. Greek participants reported higher perceived risks and lower trust than German participants, and women expressed higher risk perception and less trust than men.
Zhu Y, Zhu L, Lan Y, Sun C, Chen G · 2026
Researchers exposed mouse embryonic fibroblasts to 1800 MHz RF-EMF alone or combined with hydrogen peroxide, 4NQO, cadmium, or hexavalent chromium. RF-EMF alone did not cause detectable DNA damage and did not significantly increase damage from hydrogen peroxide, 4NQO, or cadmium. Combined exposure to RF-EMF and hexavalent chromium produced a significant synergistic increase in DNA damage.
Kim JH et al. · 2026
Researchers exposed human keratinocytes and murine melanoma cells to UVA radiation followed by 5G RF-EMFs at 3.5 and 28 GHz. Post-UV RF-EMF exposure significantly reduced DNA damage markers such as γH2AX foci formation by approximately 30–50% and comet tail moments by 60–80%, and suppressed intracellular ROS accumulation by 56–93%. These effects were accompanied by selective attenuation of p38 MAPK phosphorylation reduced by 55–85%. The magnitude of molecular protection was comparable to that of N-acetylcysteine treatment or pharmacological inhibition of p38 MAPK. However, RF-EMF exposure did not reverse UV-induced reductions in cell viability or alterations in cell cycle distribution.
Effects of wireless local area network exposure on testicular morphology and VEGF levels Çakmak E et al. · 2026
VEGFA gene expression and protein levels increased significantly in the exposed group while HIF1A gene expression did not change. Exposed rats had reduced seminiferous tubule diameter, epithelial thickness, tubule density, and Sertoli cell count.
Bektas H, Seker A, Ustun R, Dogu S · 2026
Researchers exposed primary mouse dorsal root ganglion cultures to pulsed 3.5 GHz GSM-like RF-EMF for 1 to 24 hours in a GTEM-based setup. Dosimetry confirmed non-thermal exposure with temperature differences below 0.1°C. They assessed cell viability, ROS levels, mitochondrial apoptotic markers (Bax, Bcl-2, cytochrome c, caspase-3), and p75^NTR using blinded confocal analysis. Exposure caused a time-dependent reduction in viability, robust ROS elevations, increased Bax and caspase-3, decreased Bcl-2, and cytochrome c release, with maximal effects at 12 to 24 hours. p75^NTR upregulation indicated maladaptive neurotrophin signaling.
Bektas H, Yildirim S, Cakir S, Dogu S, Altindag F · 2026
Twenty-eight adult male Wistar rats were divided into Control, RF, CoQ10, and RF + CoQ10 groups. RF exposure lowered testosterone, LH, and FSH, raised MDA and TOS, and produced degenerative testicular changes; CoQ10 partially reversed these changes by restoring testosterone and TAS and reducing tissue damage.
Kim HS et al. · 2026
Researchers conducted a chronic bioassay in Korea and Japan using the same protocol to test CDMA-modulated 900 MHz RF at a whole-body SAR of 4 W/kg. Exposure began on gestational day 5 and continued for 18 hours 20 minutes each day with 10-minute on/off cycles. The Korean study observed no statistically significant changes in tumor incidence or survival rates. No significant RF-related effects were found in the heart, brain, or adrenal glands, and genotoxicity tests showed no DNA damage or mutation.
Imaida K et al. · 2026
The study included a 28-day preliminary toxicity study, genotoxicity assays, and a two-year carcinogenicity assessment following OECD guidelines. No statistically significant increases in neoplastic or non-neoplastic lesions were found in major organs including brain, heart, and adrenal glands.
Ikuyo M, Taki M, Onishi T. · 2026
Researchers measured micro-environmental RF-EMF exposure levels across major railway station areas, shopping streets, residential areas, and public parks in urban and suburban areas of Japan. They also evaluated a portable measurement method by traversing a designated route way and back. RF-EMF exposure levels in urban areas were significantly higher than those in suburban areas. Major railway station areas had the highest exposure levels, followed by shopping streets, residential areas, and parks. The way-and-back measurements showed no significant difference in exposure levels.
Unknown authors · 2026
Dumit S et al. · 2026
Rodney Croft of ICNIRP presented the system of radiological protection for non-ionizing radiation and ICNIRP's current work. Werner Rühm of ICRP covered the system for ionizing radiation including justification, optimization, dose limitation, and plans for revision. Other speakers represented IRPA, WHO, and NCRP, with NCRP noting its role in analyzing mechanisms of NIR interaction with biological systems.
Laván D et al. · 2025
The researchers indirectly analyzed the relationship between oxidative-stress-responsive genes after Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz exposure and genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. They reported that prolonged exposure to this radiation could worsen the modification of key neurodegeneration genes such as GSK3B and APOE. The authors note that the link between wireless systems and Alzheimer’s disease remains inconclusive and requires further research.
Sailo L et al. · 2025
Researchers gave a symptom questionnaire to 183 highly exposed and 126 reference residents matched on demographics in a hilly city in Mizoram, India. They measured RF-EMF levels in residents' lounge rooms and compared symptoms between those living closer than 300 meters and farther than 400 meters from base stations. Residents living closer reported more symptoms in all four health categories, and higher exposure levels were the only factor predicting the number of symptoms.
Iakovenko NS et al. · 2025
Researchers investigated the effects of alternating MF generated by PL on spontaneous magnetic alignment in 36 dogs. Behavior was recorded under north–south (NS) and east–west (EW) oriented PL and compared with control conditions lacking anthropogenic MF. Under control geomagnetically calm conditions, alignment was bimodal with a grand mean of 23°/203°. Under NS-oriented PL, alignment remained bimodal with a grand mean of 5°/185°. Under EW-oriented PL, alignment became trimodal with a grand mean of 103°/283°.
Devlin J, Gilbert RJ · 2025
The authors reviewed 124 manuscripts to bridge basic research and clinical translation on electrical stimulation effects on neurons and glia in vitro and in vivo. Direct current stimulation promotes axonal extension toward the cathode while axons retract at the anode, limiting regeneration. Alternating current stimulation alternates electrode polarity, enabling axonal extension in both directions. Electrical stimulation downregulates pro-inflammatory cytokines and upregulates anti-inflammatory cytokines in astrocytes and microglia, promoting regenerative states. Both direct and alternating current stimulation enhance oligodendrocyte precursor cell differentiation into oligodendrocytes, increasing myelin content.
Li K et al. · 2025
Two high-resolution anatomical face models extracted from whole-body models were used at 10 GHz and 30 GHz. The results suggest that when appropriate averaging methods are applied, spatially averaged APD and temperature rise in realistic human face models are statistically correlated.
De Borre E, De Massia C, Boone MN, Müller P, Thielens A · 2025
Unknown authors · 2025
EMR exposure caused marked structural damage to seminiferous tubules, increased collagen deposition, expanded tubular and interstitial volumes, raised IL-6 and TNF-α expression, and reduced antioxidant enzyme activities while increasing MDA levels. Alpha-lipoic acid supplementation prevented the structural damage, lowered inflammatory markers, restored AR, ZO-1, and ZO-2 expression, and reversed the oxidative stress parameters.
Unknown authors · 2025
Zhaowen Z et al. · 2025
Researchers randomly assigned 7-8-week-old male C57BL/6 mice to a sham group or a 4.9 GHz RFR group (16 mice per group) and assessed anxiety, depression, cognition, sperm quality, and fertility in their male offspring. Paternal RFR exposure induced anxiety-like behaviors and impaired sperm quality in the first-generation male offspring. No significant effects were observed on depression-like behaviors, cognitive performance, or fertility across F1-F2 generations.
Köteles F, Witthöft M, Bräscher AK, Bailer J, Nordin S · 2025
Researchers used population-based survey data from Germany (n=2515), Sweden (n=3253), and Finland (n=1467) to report prevalence rates of five environmental sensitivities and compare three of them across countries. In the German sample, about 25% of participants reported mild reactions to sounds, chemicals, and buildings, and about 10% to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and wind turbines, with strong reactions at 1-2%. Data from Sweden and Finland showed consistent similarities, with prevalences exceeding 34% for mild reactions to chemicals and sounds and about 5% to EMFs, with strong reactions at 1-8%.
