Enzymatic activity of some tissues and blood serum from animals and humans exposed to microwaves and hypothesis on the possible role of free radical processes in the nonlinear effects and modification of emotional behavior of animals
Akoev IG, Pashovkina MS, Dolgacheva LP, Semenova TP, Kalmykov VL. · 2002
View Original AbstractMicrowave exposure at levels thousands of times below safety limits triggered free radical damage and disrupted brain-protective enzymes.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed animals and humans to low-level microwaves (0.0008-0.01 microwatts per square centimeter) and measured changes in enzyme activity in blood and tissues. They found that microwave exposure triggered free radical formation and disrupted key enzymes involved in brain chemistry, including those that regulate mood-related neurotransmitters. The study suggests that even very low microwave exposure can create a cascade of cellular damage that affects brain function and emotional behavior.
Why This Matters
This research reveals a concerning mechanism by which microwave radiation at extremely low power levels can disrupt cellular function. The exposure levels used (0.0008-0.01 microwatts per square centimeter) are thousands of times lower than current safety limits, yet still produced measurable biological effects. The study's focus on free radical formation is particularly significant because it explains how EMF exposure can trigger cascading cellular damage that extends far beyond the initial exposure. The researchers identified disruption of monoaminoxidase, an enzyme critical for protecting brain cells from oxidative damage and regulating neurotransmitters that control mood and behavior. What makes this study especially relevant is that it demonstrates how EMF exposure can interfere with the brain's natural protective mechanisms, potentially explaining the neurological and behavioral symptoms many people report from wireless device exposure.
Exposure Details
- Power Density
- 0.0008 - 0.01 µW/m²
Exposure Context
This study used 0.0008 - 0.01 µW/m² for radio frequency:
- 80Kx above the Building Biology guideline of 0.1 μW/m²
- 1.3Kx above the BioInitiative Report recommendation of 0.0006 μW/cm²
Building Biology guidelines are practitioner-based limits from real-world assessments. BioInitiative Report recommendations are based on peer-reviewed science. Check Your Exposure to compare your own measurements.
Where This Falls on the Concern Scale
Study Details
This study focuses on how Enzymatic activity of some tissues and blood serum from animals and humans exposed to microwaves and hypothesis on the possible role of free radical processes in the nonlinear effects and modification of emotional behavior of animals
The dependence of activities of actomyosin ATPase, alkaline phosphatase, aspartataminotranspherase, ...
This resonance interaction activate free radicals and initiate auto-supporting and auto-intensifying...
Show BibTeX
@article{ig_2002_enzymatic_activity_of_some_505,
author = {Akoev IG and Pashovkina MS and Dolgacheva LP and Semenova TP and Kalmykov VL.},
title = {Enzymatic activity of some tissues and blood serum from animals and humans exposed to microwaves and hypothesis on the possible role of free radical processes in the nonlinear effects and modification of emotional behavior of animals},
year = {2002},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/med/12125273},
}