Whole brain EEG synchronization likelihood modulated by long term evolution electromagnetic fields exposure.
Lv B, Su C, Yang L, Xie Y, Wu T · 2014
View Original AbstractLTE cell phone signals altered brain synchronization patterns in just 30 minutes, showing wireless devices directly affect neural function.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed 10 people to 4G LTE cell phone signals for 30 minutes while monitoring their brain activity with EEG sensors. They found that the radiofrequency exposure changed how different parts of the brain synchronized their electrical activity patterns. This suggests that wireless signals from modern smartphones can alter brain function even during short-term exposure.
Why This Matters
This study adds to growing evidence that wireless communications signals directly affect brain function, not just through heating effects. The researchers used 2.573 GHz LTE signals, which fall within the frequency range of modern 4G and 5G networks that billions of people are exposed to daily through smartphones, tablets, and cell towers. What makes this research particularly significant is its focus on whole-brain connectivity rather than just localized effects. The brain operates as an interconnected network, and disruptions to neural synchronization patterns could potentially affect cognitive function, mood, and other neurological processes. The fact that measurable changes occurred after just 30 minutes of exposure raises important questions about the cumulative effects of our constant wireless connectivity. While the health implications of these brain changes aren't yet fully understood, the evidence demonstrates that radiofrequency fields are bioactive at levels we encounter in everyday life.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.573 GHz Duration: continuous for 30 minutes
Study Details
In this paper, we aimed to investigate the possible interactions between human brain and radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) with electroencephalogram (EEG) technique.
Unlike the previous studies which mainly focused on EMF effect on local brain activities, we attempt...
Our results illustrated that the short-term LTE EMF exposure would modulate the synchronization patt...
Show BibTeX
@article{b_2014_whole_brain_eeg_synchronization_1512,
author = {Lv B and Su C and Yang L and Xie Y and Wu T},
title = {Whole brain EEG synchronization likelihood modulated by long term evolution electromagnetic fields exposure.},
year = {2014},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/6943758},
}