Human brain wave activity during exposure to radiofrequency field emissions from mobile phones.
D'Costa H, Trueman G, Tang L, Abdel-rahman U, Abdel-rahman W, Ong K, Cosic I. · 2003
View Original AbstractMobile phones measurably alter brain wave patterns during active use, proving RF radiation directly affects neurological function.
Plain English Summary
Researchers measured brain wave activity in 10 people while they were exposed to radiofrequency emissions from GSM mobile phones positioned behind their heads. They found significant changes in brain wave patterns (specifically in alpha and beta frequencies) when phones were transmitting at full power compared to sham exposures. This demonstrates that mobile phone radiation can measurably alter normal brain electrical activity during active use.
Why This Matters
This study provides direct evidence that mobile phone radiation affects brain function in real-time, documenting measurable changes in electrical activity across multiple frequency bands. The fact that researchers detected these effects using standard EEG equipment demonstrates the biological potency of radiofrequency emissions at levels typical of phone use. What makes this research particularly significant is that it shows immediate neurological responses to RF exposure, not just long-term health effects. The science demonstrates that your brain's electrical patterns change when exposed to mobile phone radiation during talk mode. While the health implications of these brain wave alterations aren't fully understood, this study adds to mounting evidence that RF emissions interact with biological systems in ways we're only beginning to comprehend.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 8-13 Hz and 13-32 Hz
Study Details
The aim of this study was to determine whether there is an effect of mobile phone electromagnetic field emissions on the human electroencephalograph (EEG).
EEG recordings from ten awake subjects were taken during exposure to radiofrequency (RF) emissions f...
Statistical tests indicated significant difference in the full-power mode trial within the EEG alpha...
In conclusion, the results of this study lend support to EEG effects from mobile phones activated in talk-mode.
Show BibTeX
@article{h_2003_human_brain_wave_activity_2018,
author = {D'Costa H and Trueman G and Tang L and Abdel-rahman U and Abdel-rahman W and Ong K and Cosic I.},
title = {Human brain wave activity during exposure to radiofrequency field emissions from mobile phones.},
year = {2003},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14995060/},
}