900-MHz microwave radiation enhances gamma-ray adverse effects on SHG44 cells.
Cao Y, Zhang W, Lu MX, Xu Q, Meng QQ, Nie JH, Tong J. · 2009
View Original AbstractCell phone frequency radiation amplified gamma ray damage to brain cells, suggesting EMF exposure may worsen harm from other radiation sources.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed brain cancer cells to 900-MHz microwave radiation (the same frequency used by many cell phones) before treating them with gamma rays. They found that the microwave exposure made the cells more vulnerable to radiation damage, increasing cell death and creating more harmful reactive oxygen species. This suggests that EMF exposure might amplify the harmful effects of other types of radiation.
Why This Matters
This study reveals a concerning synergistic effect that deserves attention in our increasingly wireless world. The researchers found that 900-MHz radiation - the same frequency used by GSM cell phones - essentially primed cells to suffer greater damage when exposed to gamma radiation. What makes this particularly relevant is that we're exposed to multiple forms of radiation daily, from medical procedures to cosmic rays, while simultaneously bathing in RF radiation from our devices. The study shows this isn't just about adding one exposure to another - the EMF actually amplified the cellular damage through increased oxidative stress. While this was conducted on cancer cells in a laboratory setting, it raises important questions about how our constant EMF exposure might interact with other radiation sources we encounter, potentially making us more vulnerable to their harmful effects.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900-MHz
Study Details
In this study, exposure to 900-MHz EMF expanded γ-ray damage to SHG44 cells.
Preexposure EMF enhanced the decrease in cell proliferation induced by γ-ray irradiation and the rat...
Data indicate that the adverse effects of γ-rays on cellular functions are strengthened by EMF.
Show BibTeX
@article{y_2009_900mhz_microwave_radiation_enhances_1947,
author = {Cao Y and Zhang W and Lu MX and Xu Q and Meng QQ and Nie JH and Tong J.},
title = {900-MHz microwave radiation enhances gamma-ray adverse effects on SHG44 cells.},
year = {2009},
doi = {10.1080/15287390902841466},
url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15287390902841466},
}