3,138 Studies Reviewed. 77.4% Found Biological Effects. The Evidence is Clear.

Changes of Clinically Important Neurotransmitters under the Influence of Modulated RF Fields—A Long-term Study under Real-life Conditions

Bioeffects Seen

Buchner K, Eger H. · 2011

View Original Abstract
Share:

Cell tower radiation caused lasting increases in stress hormones and decreased dopamine in residents, even at exposure levels below current safety limits.

Plain English Summary

Summary written for general audiences

German researchers tracked stress hormone levels in 60 people for 18 months after a new cell tower was installed in their village. They found that exposure to radiofrequency radiation from the tower significantly increased stress hormones (adrenaline and noradrenaline) while decreasing dopamine, a brain chemical important for mood and motivation. These changes persisted for the entire study period, suggesting that chronic exposure to cell tower radiation can disrupt the body's stress response system.

Why This Matters

This real-world study provides compelling evidence that cell tower radiation affects human biology at levels well below current safety limits. What makes this research particularly significant is that it tracked the same people over time in their actual living environment, rather than in a laboratory setting. The persistent elevation of stress hormones and depletion of dopamine suggests that our bodies don't adapt to chronic RF exposure - instead, they remain in a state of biological stress. The dose-response relationship the researchers found strengthens the case that these effects are truly caused by the radiation exposure. This study adds to a growing body of evidence showing that current safety standards, based solely on heating effects, fail to protect against the biological impacts of wireless radiation that occur at much lower exposure levels.

Exposure Information

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Study Details

The aim of this study is to investigate Changes of Clinically Important Neurotransmitters under the Influence of Modulated RF Fields—A Long-term Study under Real-life Conditions

This follow-up of 60 participants over one and a half years shows a significant effect on the adrene...

The effects showed a dose-response relationship and occurred well below current limits for technical RF radiation exposures. Chronic dysregulation of the catecholamine system has great relevance for health and is well known to damage human health in the long run.

Cite This Study
Buchner K, Eger H. (2011). Changes of Clinically Important Neurotransmitters under the Influence of Modulated RF Fields—A Long-term Study under Real-life Conditions 2011. Umwelt- Medizin-Gesellschaft 24(1): 44-57.
Show BibTeX
@article{k_2011_changes_of_clinically_important_2249,
  author = {Buchner K and Eger H.},
  title = {Changes of Clinically Important Neurotransmitters under the Influence of Modulated RF Fields—A Long-term Study under Real-life Conditions},
  year = {2011},
  
  url = {https://www.avaate.org/IMG/pdf/Rimbach-Study-20112.pdf?billing_country=US},
}

Quick Questions About This Study

German researchers tracked stress hormone levels in 60 people for 18 months after a new cell tower was installed in their village. They found that exposure to radiofrequency radiation from the tower significantly increased stress hormones (adrenaline and noradrenaline) while decreasing dopamine, a brain chemical important for mood and motivation. These changes persisted for the entire study period, suggesting that chronic exposure to cell tower radiation can disrupt the body's stress response system.