Kimsa-Dudek M et al. · 2022
Researchers tested whether static magnetic fields combined with natural compounds (caffeic and chlorogenic acid) could kill melanoma cancer cells. They found that both the magnetic field and the plant compounds triggered cell death, with caffeic acid being more effective. This suggests magnetic fields might enhance natural cancer treatments.
Karimi A, Ghadiri-Moghaddam F, Valipour M, Yahyavi Y · 2022
Researchers exposed human melanoma cells to power line frequency magnetic fields (50 Hz) for 96 hours and found it significantly reduced the activity of certain viral genes (HERVs) that are linked to cancer development. The study suggests this type of EMF exposure might have therapeutic potential for treating melanoma by suppressing these harmful viral elements.
Olejárová S, Moravčík R, Herichová I · 2022
Researchers exposed colorectal cancer cells to 2.4 GHz radiofrequency radiation (the same frequency as WiFi and Bluetooth) for 24 hours and found it disrupted the cancer-suppressing effects of a protective molecule called miR-34a. The radiation interfered with the cells' internal clock genes and allowed cancer cells to grow and spread more easily.
Ding Z, Xiang X, Li J, Wu S · 2022
This study exposed mouse Balb/c-3T3 cells to 1800 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation for 40-60 days and observed signs of malignant transformation, including increased cell proliferation, migration, visible foci formation, and tumor development when transplanted into SCID mice. The researchers identified lipid metabolism and the mevalonate pathway as key biological processes involved in the observed cellular changes.
Hardell & Carlberg · 2021
This 2021 analysis by Hardell and Carlberg examines historical patterns of delayed cancer prevention, focusing on radiofrequency radiation from wireless devices. The researchers found increasing brain tumor rates in Sweden, particularly among 20-39 year olds, coinciding with widespread wireless phone adoption. They argue that current safety standards ignore non-thermal biological effects and call for proper health evaluation before 5G deployment.
Xia P, Zheng Y, Dong L, Tian C · 2021
This study examined the effects of short-term exposure to 50 Hz extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) on cancer cells from gynecological and urological tissues. The researchers found that ELF-EMF exposure increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and altered expression of genes and proteins involved in DNA damage response and epigenetic modifications, with the most significant changes observed in ovarian (ES-2) and prostate (DU-145) cancer cells after 30 minutes of exposure.
Mansoury F, Babaei N, Abdi S, Entezari M, Doosti A · 2021
Researchers exposed gastric cancer cells and normal cells to extremely low frequency magnetic fields at different strengths for 18 hours. The magnetic fields decreased cancer cell survival while increasing normal cell survival, and changed the expression of NOTCH1, a gene involved in cancer growth. This suggests ELF magnetic fields might selectively target cancer cells while protecting healthy tissue.
Dehghani-Soltani S et al. · 2021
Researchers tested whether electromagnetic fields could help overcome chemotherapy resistance in aggressive brain cancer cells. They found that combining 50 Hz EMF exposure with the drug temozolomide killed more cancer cells and reduced their ability to spread. The electromagnetic fields appeared to make the chemotherapy more effective by changing how key cancer-related genes and proteins behaved.
Qin F, Cao H, Feng C, Zhu T, Zhu B, Zhang J, Tong J, Pei H · 2021
This study examined how radiofrequency field exposure at 1800 MHz affected testicular development in pubertal mice, comparing morning versus evening exposure times over three weeks. The researchers found that RF exposure reduced testicular weight, sperm production, and testosterone levels, while also altering long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression patterns that were associated with pathways involved in DNA damage, cell cycle regulation, and spermatogenesis.
Kim JH, Chung KH, Hwang YR, Park HR, Kim HJ, Kim HG, Kim HR · 2021
This study examined the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure on developing hippocampal neurons in early postnatal mice exposed to 4.0 W/kg SAR for 5 hours daily over 4 weeks. The research found that RF-EMF exposure decreased dendritic spine density (particularly mushroom-type spines), reduced BDNF and glutamate receptor expression, hindered neurite outgrowth, and impaired memory function in exposed mice.
Qin F, Cao H, Feng C, Zhu T, Zhu B, Zhang J, Tong J, Pei H · 2021
This study exposed four-week-old mice to 1800 MHz radiofrequency fields for three weeks during morning and evening periods to investigate effects on testicular development. The exposure resulted in decreased testicular weight, sperm production, and testosterone levels, along with dysregulation of long non-coding RNA expression, with morning exposure affecting 615 lncRNAs compared to 183 for evening exposure.
Kim JH et al. · 2021
This study examined the effects of long-term evolution (LTE) radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (1760 MHz at 4 W/kg SAR) on neuroblastoma cell proliferation in SH-SY5Y cells. The researchers found that RF-EMF exposure decreased cell growth and proliferation by inducing cellular senescence through the Akt/mTOR pathway, which activated p53 and its downstream CDK inhibitors, ultimately delaying the cell cycle without causing DNA damage or apoptosis.
Shih et al · 2020
Researchers studied 894 healthy women and 211 breast cancer patients in Taiwan to examine smartphone use habits. Women with smartphone addiction had 43% higher breast cancer risk, while using phones for more than 4.5 minutes before bedtime increased risk by 427%. Carrying phones near the chest or waist increased risk 4-5 times compared to carrying them below the waist.
Mansoury F et al. · 2020
Researchers exposed stomach cancer cells to extremely low frequency magnetic fields and found the exposure altered expression of c-Myc (a gene linked to cancer progression) and circ-CCDC66 (a regulatory RNA molecule). The effects varied depending on field strength and whether exposure was continuous or intermittent, with some conditions reducing cancer-promoting gene activity while others increased it.
Ashta A , Motalleb G , Ahmadi-Zeidabadi M · 2020
Researchers tested whether magnetic fields could enhance the effectiveness of brain cancer treatment. They exposed human glioblastoma cells to 10 Hz and 50 Hz magnetic fields combined with the chemotherapy drug Temozolomide. The combination increased cancer cell death and activated tumor-suppressing proteins more than chemotherapy alone.
Choi J, Min K, Jeon S, Kim N, Pack JK, Song K · 2020
This study examined the effects of continuous 1.7 GHz LTE radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure on various human cell types including stem cells, cancer cells, and normal fibroblasts. The researchers found that 72-hour RF-EMF exposure at 1 and 2 SAR decreased cell proliferation across all tested cells, increased intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), and induced cell senescence without causing DNA breaks or apoptosis, with effects mediated through ROS-dependent mechanisms.
Bektas H, Dasdag S, Bektas MS · 2020
This 2020 in vitro study by Bektas and colleagues examined and compared the effects of 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and mobile phone electromagnetic field exposure on human placental tissue and cord blood samples. Without access to the full abstract, the specific findings cannot be determined from the title alone.
Li Q, Tian M, Teng J, Gao P, Tang BQ, Wu H · 2020
This study examined how radio frequency electromagnetic fields (2.6-5 MHz) at low power density affected growth and viability of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells. Results showed time-dependent effects, with initial growth promotion (43.5% increase at 30 hours) that reversed to growth inhibition (20.7% reduction at 89 hours), alongside superoxide accumulation in exposed cells that may explain the reduced viability at longer exposure times.
Bektas H, Dasdag S, Bektas MS · 2020
Insufficient information to provide summary - no abstract was provided. The study title indicates it compared effects of 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and mobile phone radiofrequency exposure on human placental tissue and umbilical cord blood samples using in vitro methods.
Zhang X, Lv M, Zhu X, Tian L, Li J, Shao Y, Gao C, Sun X · 2019
This study investigated how isoflurane preconditioning protects against neural damage caused by electromagnetic pulse exposure in rats. The researchers found that isoflurane preconditioning reduces neuroinflammation by shifting microglial cells from a pro-inflammatory to an anti-inflammatory state through upregulation of SOCS1, thereby reducing neuronal death.
Ahmadi-Zeidabadi, M., Z. · 2019
Insufficient information provided. The record contains only author names and year (2019), with no title, abstract, or study details available to summarize what was examined or what findings were reported.
NTP 2018. NTP Technical Report on the Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies in Hsd:Sprague Dawley SD Rats exposed to Whole-body Radio Frequency Radiation at a Frequency (900 MHz) and Modulations (GSM and CDMA) used by Cell Phones. National Toxicology Program et al. · 2018
This National Toxicology Program technical report documents toxicology and carcinogenesis studies in Sprague Dawley rats exposed to whole-body radio frequency radiation at 900 MHz using GSM and CDMA modulations typical of cell phone frequencies. The study systematically evaluated potential health effects from radiofrequency exposure under controlled laboratory conditions.
Belpomme et al · 2018
This comprehensive review by international researchers examined the health effects of low-intensity electromagnetic fields from sources like cell phones and wireless devices. The authors found strong evidence linking long-term mobile phone use to increased brain cancer risk, reproductive harm, and neurological problems including a condition called electro-hypersensitivity. They concluded that current safety standards fail to protect public health, especially for children who are more vulnerable to EMF damage.
Su L, Zhao C, Jin Y, Lei Y, Lu L, Chen G · 2018
This 2018 meta-analysis examined the association between parental occupational exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields and the risk of childhood nervous system tumors. The study synthesized evidence from multiple research studies to evaluate whether occupational ELF magnetic field exposure in parents is associated with increased tumor risk in their children.
Fan W, Huang Z, Fan B · 2018
This study examined how prolonged exposure to moderate static magnetic field (SMF) at 170 mT, alone and combined with alkaline pH, affects the bacterium Enterococcus faecalis. The results showed that SMF exposure inhibited cell proliferation after 120 hours, and the combination of SMF with alkaline pH demonstrated synergistic antimicrobial effects while simultaneously upregulating stress response and virulence genes in the surviving bacteria.
