8,700 Studies Reviewed. 87.0% Found Biological Effects. The Evidence is Clear.

Jing J, Yuhua Z, Xiao-qian Y, Rongping J, Dong-mei G, Xi C

Bioeffects Seen

Authors not listed · 2012

Share:

This particle physics study was incorrectly classified as EMF health research and provides no relevant biological safety data.

Plain English Summary

Summary written for general audiences

This study appears to be misclassified in the EMF Research Hub database. The research actually reports the discovery of a new subatomic particle (a baryon) using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, not electromagnetic field health effects. The study involves high-energy particle physics experiments and has no relevance to EMF health research or biological effects.

Why This Matters

This entry highlights a critical issue with research databases: proper classification and verification of studies. While the Large Hadron Collider does generate electromagnetic fields as part of its particle acceleration process, this research focuses entirely on particle physics discovery rather than biological effects. The electromagnetic fields involved in particle accelerators operate at energy levels and frequencies completely different from everyday EMF exposures like cell phones, WiFi, or power lines. This misclassification underscores why consumers need to carefully evaluate the source and relevance of studies when researching EMF health effects. What this means for you: always verify that studies actually address the type of EMF exposure you're concerned about, whether that's radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices or extremely low frequency fields from electrical appliances.

Exposure Information

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Cite This Study
Unknown (2012). Jing J, Yuhua Z, Xiao-qian Y, Rongping J, Dong-mei G, Xi C.
Show BibTeX
@article{jing_j_yuhua_z_xiao_qian_y_rongping_j_dong_mei_g_xi_c_ce3726,
  author = {Unknown},
  title = {Jing J, Yuhua Z, Xiao-qian Y, Rongping J, Dong-mei G, Xi C},
  year = {2012},
  doi = {10.1103/PHYSREVLETT.108.252002},
  
}

Quick Questions About This Study

This appears to be a database classification error. The study focuses on discovering subatomic particles at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, not biological effects of electromagnetic fields. Such misclassifications can confuse consumers researching EMF health effects.
The LHC generates extremely high-energy electromagnetic fields for particle acceleration, but these are contained within the facility and operate at completely different frequencies and intensities than everyday EMF sources like phones or WiFi.
The LHC uses radiofrequency systems around 400 MHz for particle acceleration, but these are highly controlled, contained within the accelerator tunnel, and designed for particle physics rather than biological research applications.
Look for studies that specifically examine biological organisms, measure health endpoints, and use EMF sources relevant to everyday exposure like cell phones, WiFi, or power lines rather than particle physics equipment.
No. Particle accelerator research involves completely different EMF characteristics, exposure scenarios, and research objectives than studies examining health effects from consumer electronics or environmental EMF sources you encounter daily.