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Cellular Effects

Effects of microwaves on membranes of hematopoietic cells in their structural and functional organization.

No Effects Found

Rotkovska D, Bartonickova A, Kautska J · 1993

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Microwave radiation at 12 W/kg caused no structural cell damage but may disrupt cellular growth regulation through receptor interference.

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Researchers exposed mouse bone marrow cells to microwave radiation at 2.45 GHz (the same frequency used by microwave ovens and WiFi) to study effects on cell membranes and blood cell production. They found no structural damage to cell membranes and no changes in the cells' ability to produce blood cells in the spleen. However, they discovered that microwave exposure could potentially interfere with cell growth processes through receptor-level mechanisms.

Exposure Information

A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 2.45 GHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 2.45 GHzPower lines50/60 Hz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

The study examined exposure from: 2.45 GHz Duration: 315 and 525 s

Study Details

The role of cell membranes in stimulating and inhibiting the effects of microwaves was investigated in experiments carried out with a suspension of murine bone marrow cells irradiated with microwaves in vitro [f = 2.45 GHz, CW, specific absorption rate (SAR) = 12 W/kg].

Results obtained by means of a structural probe, 2.4-TNS, indicate that no structural changes occur ...

The role of microwaves as a physical factor interfering in the process of cell proliferation at the level of receptor regulation is discussed.

Cite This Study
Rotkovska D, Bartonickova A, Kautska J (1993). Effects of microwaves on membranes of hematopoietic cells in their structural and functional organization. Bioelectromagnetics 14(1):79-85, 1993.
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@article{d_1993_effects_of_microwaves_on_3338,
  author = {Rotkovska D and Bartonickova A and Kautska J},
  title = {Effects of microwaves on membranes of hematopoietic cells in their structural and functional organization.},
  year = {1993},
  
  url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8442785/},
}
PubMed: 8442785

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Quick Questions About This Study

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