The effects of low level microwaves on the fluidity of photoreceptor cell membrane.
Pologea-Moraru R, Kovacs E, Iliescu KR, Calota V, Sajin G · 2002
View Original AbstractMicrowave radiation at WiFi frequencies can alter retinal cell membranes, suggesting our eyes may be vulnerable to everyday EMF exposure.
Plain English Summary
Romanian researchers studied how 2.45 GHz microwaves (the same frequency used in WiFi and microwave ovens) affect the membrane fluidity of rod photoreceptor cells in the retina. They found that these cells are particularly vulnerable to microwave radiation due to their high water content and polar molecular structure. This suggests that even low-power microwave exposure could potentially disrupt the delicate cellular membranes that are essential for vision.
Why This Matters
This study highlights a concerning vulnerability that most people never consider: our eyes may be particularly susceptible to microwave radiation damage. The retina contains specialized photoreceptor cells that convert light into electrical signals, and this research suggests that 2.45 GHz radiation can alter their cellular membranes. What makes this especially relevant is that 2.45 GHz is the exact frequency used by WiFi routers, Bluetooth devices, and microwave ovens. While the study doesn't specify exposure levels, the researchers' focus on 'low-power' microwaves suggests effects may occur at everyday exposure levels. The science demonstrates that our visual system, with its high water content and specialized cellular structure, represents a potential target for EMF damage that deserves serious attention from both researchers and regulatory agencies.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45 GHz
Study Details
In this paper, we study the effects of low-power microwaves (2.45 GHz) on the membrane fluidity of rod photoreceptor cells.
The retina is expected to be very sensitive to microwave irradiation due to the polar character of t...
Show BibTeX
@article{r_2002_the_effects_of_low_2528,
author = {Pologea-Moraru R and Kovacs E and Iliescu KR and Calota V and Sajin G},
title = {The effects of low level microwaves on the fluidity of photoreceptor cell membrane.},
year = {2002},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12009480/},
}