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Čėsnienė I, Čėsna V, Miškelytė D, Novickij V, Mildažienė V, Sirgedaitė-Šėžienė V

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers studied how moth outbreaks and bioinsecticide treatment affect pine tree chemistry, measuring compounds like antioxidants and pigments in tree needles. They found that moth damage increased certain protective compounds by up to 34%, while bioinsecticide treatment appeared to help trees recover faster. The study shows how trees activate defense systems against environmental stress and how treatments can support forest recovery.

Thill A, Cammaerts MC, Balmori A

Unknown authors · 2023

This 2023 systematic review examined how electromagnetic fields from power lines and cell towers affect insects, finding clear evidence of harmful biological effects in laboratory studies. The researchers concluded that EMF exposure should be considered a threat to insect populations, especially as 5G networks expand without proper safety testing. The study highlights concerns that even small EMF effects could accumulate to dangerous levels as technology becomes more pervasive.

Kilic A, Ustunova S, Bulut H, Meral I

Unknown authors · 2023

Turkish researchers exposed pregnant rats and their offspring to 900 MHz cell phone radiation (the frequency used by GSM networks) for one hour daily. They found significant increases in inflammation, oxidative stress, and activation of the renin-angiotensin system in both brain and kidney tissues of the young rats. The effects occurred whether exposure happened during pregnancy, after birth, or both periods.

Díaz-Del Cerro E

Unknown authors · 2023

Spanish researchers studied blood markers of cellular aging in 190 adults, finding that oxidative stress in white blood cells correlates with immune system aging. The study identified specific glutathione-related markers that can predict biological age more accurately than chronological age, with blood cells being the best sample type for testing.

Impacts of Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Field (RF-EMF) on Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)—Evidence for RF-EMF Interference with Plant Stress Responses

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed lettuce plants to wireless radiation from DECT phones (1890-1900 MHz) and WiFi (2.4 and 5 GHz) in both greenhouse and outdoor settings. Plants exposed outdoors showed reduced photosynthesis efficiency, earlier flowering, and impaired stress response genes, while greenhouse plants were largely unaffected. This suggests RF-EMF may interfere with plants' ability to handle environmental stress.

The HL-60 human promyelocytic cell line constitutes an effective in vitro model for evaluating toxicity, oxidative stress and necrosis/apoptosis after exposure to black carbon particles and 2.45 GHz radio frequency

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed human immune cells to 2.45 GHz radio frequency radiation (WiFi frequency) combined with black carbon particles from air pollution. The combination caused significant cell damage, triggered cell death pathways, and increased oxidative stress, with effects worsening over longer exposure times.

Evaluation of oxidative stress and genotoxicity of 900 MHz electromagnetic radiations using Trigonella foenum-graecum test system

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed fenugreek seeds to 900 MHz electromagnetic radiation (similar to cell phone frequencies) for varying durations up to 8 hours daily for a week. The study found that longer exposures significantly reduced seed germination, stunted plant growth, caused oxidative stress through lipid damage, and triggered DNA damage in plant cells.

Yadav H, Singh R

Unknown authors · 2023

Scientists found that taurine, an amino acid, naturally declines with age in mice, monkeys, and humans. When researchers gave taurine supplements to aging animals, it extended their healthy lifespan and reduced multiple aging markers including DNA damage and inflammation. In humans, low taurine levels correlated with age-related diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure.

The HL-60 human promyelocytic cell line constitutes an effective in vitro model for evaluating toxicity, oxidative stress and necrosis/apoptosis after exposure to black carbon particles and 2.45 GHz radio frequency

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed human immune cells (HL-60 cells) to 2.45 GHz WiFi-frequency radiation combined with black carbon particles found in air pollution. The study found that both radiation and particles triggered cell death through multiple pathways, with combined exposure causing greater damage than either alone. This suggests that EMF exposure may interact with environmental pollutants to amplify health risks.

Evaluation of oxidative stress and genotoxicity of 900 MHz electromagnetic radiations using Trigonella foenum-graecum test system

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed fenugreek seeds to 900 MHz cell phone frequency radiation for varying durations and found significant biological damage. The radiation reduced seed germination, stunted growth, caused cellular oxidative stress, and damaged DNA through chromosomal abnormalities. The effects became more severe with longer exposure times, particularly at 4 and 8 hours daily.

Kilic A, Ustunova S, Bulut H, Meral I

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed pregnant rats and their offspring to 900 MHz cell phone radiation (the same frequency used by GSM networks) and found significant increases in brain inflammation, kidney damage, and stress hormone system activation. The effects occurred whether exposure happened before birth, after birth, or both, affecting male and female rats equally.

The Effect of Electrical Substations and Cellular Communication Towers on Oxidative Stress and Thyroid Gland Hormones

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers tested blood samples from 120 men, comparing workers at electrical substations and cell towers to unexposed controls. Both exposed groups showed significantly higher oxidative stress markers and lower antioxidant levels, with electrical substation workers experiencing the most severe effects. Thyroid function remained mostly normal, though electrical workers had elevated TSH levels.

Gurhan H, Barnes F

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed cancer cells to combinations of static magnetic fields and radiofrequency fields similar to those from wireless devices for four days. The study found that cellular damage depended on specific combinations of field strength, frequency, and background magnetic fields. The findings suggest that iron-sulfur clusters in cells may be vulnerable to these magnetic field interactions.

Gurhan H, Bajtoš M, Barnes F

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed human cancer cells and normal cells to weak radiofrequency magnetic fields between 3-5 MHz for four days. The RF exposure at 4.2 MHz significantly increased mitochondrial mass and oxidative stress in cancer cells, suggesting these frequencies can alter cellular energy production and damage protective systems.

Díaz-Del Cerro E

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers studied blood samples from 190 adults to understand how cellular aging relates to immune system function. They found that oxidative stress markers in blood cells strongly correlate with biological aging, particularly glutathione-related compounds that protect cells from damage. The study suggests blood cell analysis could help doctors assess how fast someone is aging at the cellular level.

Seed Treatment with Electromagnetic Field Induces Different Effects on Emergence, Growth and Profiles of Biochemical Compounds in Seven Half-Sib Families of Silver Birch

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed silver birch tree seeds to electromagnetic fields for just 1 minute and found dramatic improvements in seedling growth and health markers. Some tree families showed 3 times better emergence rates, 71% taller growth, and significantly higher antioxidant levels. The study suggests brief EMF exposure can enhance plant resilience, though effects varied significantly between different genetic families.

Adverse effects of 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation emitted from mobile phones on bone and skeletal muscle

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers exposed rats to mobile phone frequencies (900, 1800, and 2100 MHz) for two hours daily over a month, finding significant damage to both bone strength and muscle tissue. The study measured biomechanical properties of leg bones and oxidative stress markers in muscles, discovering harmful effects at radiation levels similar to those emitted by cell phones.

Amiri H, Shabkhiz F, Pournemati P, Quchan AHSK, Fard RZ

Unknown authors · 2023

Researchers reviewed 11 studies examining whether melatonin can protect against cell phone radiation damage in animal organs including the brain, skin, eyes, reproductive organs, and kidneys. The analysis found that cell phone electromagnetic waves increase oxidative stress and cause tissue damage, while melatonin supplementation significantly reduced these harmful effects across all studied organs.

Distinct fatty acid redistribution and textural changes in the brain tissue upon the static magnetic field exposure

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers exposed mice to a strong 128 mT static magnetic field for one hour daily over five days, finding that the field's orientation relative to Earth's magnetic field significantly affected brain tissue. The study revealed changes in fatty acid composition and microscopic tissue structure that weren't detectable through standard pathological examination.

Detection of the chemical changes in blood, liver, and brain caused by electromagnetic field exposure using Raman spectroscopy, biochemical assays combined with multivariate analyses

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers exposed laboratory animals to 500 μT electromagnetic fields at 50 Hz (power line frequency) and used advanced spectroscopy to detect molecular changes in brain and liver tissue. The study found increased oxidative damage, reduced antioxidant defenses, and structural changes to proteins and lipids in exposed animals. This provides direct evidence that power line frequency EMF causes measurable biochemical harm at the cellular level.

3.5-GHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation promotes the development of Drosophila melanogaster

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers exposed fruit flies to 3.5 GHz radiofrequency radiation (used in 5G networks) at various intensities and found it accelerated their development while triggering stress responses. The flies developed faster, showed increased heat shock proteins, altered immune responses, and experienced significant changes in their gut bacteria communities.

Salameh M, Sukaina Zeitoun-Ghandour, Lina Sabra, Lina Ismail, Ahmad Daher, Ali Bazzi , Mahmoud Khalil, Wissam H Joumaa

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers exposed pregnant and newborn rats to 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation (the same frequency used by many cell phones) 24 hours per day and found significant liver damage in the offspring. The radiation caused oxidative stress, reduced protective antioxidant enzymes, and altered gene expression in the developing liver. This suggests continuous RF exposure during pregnancy and early development may harm liver function in offspring.

Exposure to 1.8 GHz radiofrequency field modulates ROS in human HEK293 cells as a function of signal amplitude

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers exposed human cells to 1.8 GHz radiofrequency radiation (similar to cell phone signals) and found it triggered the formation of harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) within just 15 minutes. The study revealed that cellular damage doesn't increase linearly with signal strength - instead, certain amplitudes caused no measurable effects while others triggered significant responses. This suggests that even everyday wireless exposures can disrupt normal cellular function through oxidative stress.

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