Computational dosimetry in embryos exposed to electromagnetic plane waves over the frequency range of 10 MHz-1.5 GHz.
Kawai H, Nagaoka T, Watanabe S, Saito K, Takahashi M, Ito K. · 2010
View Original AbstractComputer models show embryos absorb electromagnetic radiation even at current 'safe' levels, highlighting protection gaps during critical development.
Plain English Summary
Scientists used computer models to study how much electromagnetic radiation developing embryos absorb from radio frequencies. They found embryos absorbed up to 0.08 watts per kilogram when exposed to current safety guideline levels, helping researchers understand potential effects from everyday wireless devices.
Why This Matters
This computational study reveals a critical gap in our understanding of EMF exposure during the most vulnerable stages of human development. While the researchers found that embryonic SAR levels stayed below 0.08 W/kg at current guideline limits, this finding raises important questions about whether existing safety standards adequately protect developing life. The reality is that embryos represent our most radiation-sensitive population, yet safety guidelines were established based on adult male models. What this means for you is that pregnant women are essentially participating in an uncontrolled experiment with their developing babies. The science demonstrates that even at 'safe' exposure levels, embryos are still absorbing measurable amounts of electromagnetic energy during critical developmental windows when cellular differentiation and organ formation are most active.
Exposure Details
- SAR
- 0.08 W/kg
- Source/Device
- 10 MHz to 1.5 GHz
- Exposure Duration
- 4 and 8 week
Where This Falls on the Concern Scale
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Computational dosimetry in embryos exposed to electromagnetic plane waves over the frequency range of 10 MHz-1.5 GHz.
This paper presents calculated specific absorption rate (SAR) dosimetry in 4 and 8 week Japanese pre...
The results indicate that the maximum average SAR in the embryos exposed to plane waves is lower tha...
Show BibTeX
@article{h_2010_computational_dosimetry_in_embryos_1090,
author = {Kawai H and Nagaoka T and Watanabe S and Saito K and Takahashi M and Ito K.},
title = {Computational dosimetry in embryos exposed to electromagnetic plane waves over the frequency range of 10 MHz-1.5 GHz.},
year = {2010},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20009180/},
}