The effect of various occupational exposures to microwave radiation on the concentrations of immunoglobulins and T lymphocyte subsets
Moszczynski P, Lisiewicz J, Dmoch A, Zabinski Z, Bergier L, Rucinska M, Sasiadek U · 1999
View Original AbstractDifferent types of microwave radiation exposure caused distinct immune system changes in workers, even without obvious symptoms.
Plain English Summary
Researchers examined immune system changes in workers exposed to microwave radiation from TV transmission centers, satellite communications, and radar operations. They found that different types of microwave exposure caused distinct changes in immune proteins (immunoglobulins) and specific white blood cells (T8 lymphocytes), though workers didn't show obvious symptoms. The study demonstrates that occupational microwave exposure can alter immune function in measurable ways.
Why This Matters
This 1999 study adds important evidence to our understanding of how microwave radiation affects immune function. The research is particularly significant because it shows that different types of microwave exposure produce different immune responses, suggesting that the character and pattern of exposure matters as much as intensity. What's concerning is that these workers experienced measurable immune system changes without obvious clinical symptoms, indicating that EMF effects on immunity may be subtle but real. The findings align with a growing body of research showing that chronic low-level microwave exposure can disrupt normal immune function. While the study doesn't specify exact exposure levels, occupational exposures are typically much higher than what most people experience from consumer devices, though they may be comparable to what you'd encounter living very close to cell towers or other transmission facilities.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Study Details
The immunoglobulins' concentrations and T lymphocyte subsets during occupational exposures to microwave radiation were assessed.
In the workers of retransmission TV center and center of satellite communications on increased IgG a...
Show BibTeX
@article{p_1999_the_effect_of_various_2444,
author = {Moszczynski P and Lisiewicz J and Dmoch A and Zabinski Z and Bergier L and Rucinska M and Sasiadek U},
title = {The effect of various occupational exposures to microwave radiation on the concentrations of immunoglobulins and T lymphocyte subsets},
year = {1999},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/med/10335122},
}