Behavioral biophysics
Allan H. Frey · 1965
Scientists documented electromagnetic effects on the nervous system and behavior as early as 1965, decades before wireless proliferation.
Plain English Summary
This 1965 paper by Allan Frey explored early applications of electromagnetic energy as a research tool for studying the nervous system and behavior. Frey examined various phenomena including fingertip color detection, neural infrared emission, brain impedance changes, and UHF energy effects on behavior. The research established foundational concepts for using electromagnetic fields to understand how the nervous system functions.
Why This Matters
This landmark 1965 paper represents the birth of modern EMF bioeffects research, establishing Allan Frey as a pioneer in the field decades before cell phones existed. What makes this study particularly significant is that it documented multiple ways electromagnetic energy interacts with the nervous system at a time when the wireless industry was barely nascent. Frey's work on UHF behavioral effects and brain impedance changes laid crucial groundwork for understanding mechanisms we're still grappling with today. The reality is that scientists have known for nearly 60 years that electromagnetic fields can influence neural activity and behavior, yet regulatory agencies continue to rely on outdated thermal-only safety standards that ignore these documented bioeffects.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{behavioral_biophysics_g6581,
author = {Allan H. Frey},
title = {Behavioral biophysics},
year = {1965},
}