Murbach M et al, (February 2012) Exposure system to study hypotheses of ELF and RF electromagnetic field interactions of mobile phones with the central nervous system, Bioelectromagnetics
Authors not listed · 2012
Scientists built exposure systems delivering 30 times current safety limits, suggesting recognition that lower levels require long-term study.
Plain English Summary
Swiss researchers developed a sophisticated exposure system capable of delivering controlled electromagnetic fields to the human brain for double-blind studies. The system can generate both cell phone frequencies (900 and 2140 MHz) and power line frequencies, with RF exposure levels exceeding 60 W/kg and magnetic fields up to 800 A/m. This represents a significant advance in research tools for studying how electromagnetic fields affect brain function.
Why This Matters
This study represents a crucial step forward in EMF research methodology, but the implications are sobering. The researchers built a system capable of delivering RF exposure levels of 60 W/kg to brain tissue - that's 30 times higher than current safety limits. The fact that scientists felt compelled to create such powerful exposure systems suggests they recognize that lower levels may not produce detectable effects in short-term studies, yet millions of people experience chronic, cumulative exposure from wireless devices daily.
What's particularly significant is the system's ability to test both cell phone frequencies and power line frequencies simultaneously. This reflects growing scientific recognition that our bodies face multiple EMF exposures simultaneously in real-world conditions. The research community is finally developing tools sophisticated enough to study the complex electromagnetic environment we actually live in, rather than the simplified single-frequency exposures of earlier studies.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{murbach_m_et_al_february_2012_exposure_system_to_study_hypotheses_of_elf_and_rf_electromagnetic_field_interactions_of_mobile_phones_with_the_central_nervous_system_bioelectromagnetics_ce688,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Murbach M et al, (February 2012) Exposure system to study hypotheses of ELF and RF electromagnetic field interactions of mobile phones with the central nervous system, Bioelectromagnetics},
year = {2012},
doi = {10.1002/bem.21710},
}