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Transcriptomic profiling of human mesenchymal stem cells using a pulsed electromagnetic-wave motion bioreactor 143 system for enhanced osteogenic commitment and therapeutic potentials

Randhawa A, Ganguly K, Dutta SD, Patil TV, Lim K-T · 2025

This study examined how pulsed electromagnetic fields (pEMF) combined with wave-motion bioreactor systems affect human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). The researchers found that 30-minute pEMF exposures enhanced cell proliferation, increased osteogenic (bone-forming) gene expression, and induced reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging properties in the cultured cells.

Modulation of inflammatory response by electromagnetic field in Neuronal and Microglial cells

Mendoza-Mari Y, Stojanovic M, Miulli DE, Agrawal DK · 2025

This in vitro study examined how low-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMF) affect inflammatory responses in neuronal and microglial cells treated with tumor necrosis factor-α. The researchers found that EMF exposure reduced pro-inflammatory marker expression in both cell types at 24 and 48 hours, supporting previous observations of EMF's anti-inflammatory effects in a traumatic brain injury animal model.

Pulsed electromagnetic fields modulate energy metabolism during wound healing process: an in vitro model study

Liao F, Li Y, Zhang Z, Yu Q, Liu H · 2025

This in vitro study investigated how pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) at 4mT and 80 Hz affect energy metabolism during wound healing using L929 fibroblast cells. The researchers found that PEMF exposure promoted cell migration and viability while shifting energy production from mitochondrial respiration to glycolysis, and enhanced vesicular transport toward the nucleus.

Effects of moderate static magnetic fields on voltage-gated potassium ion channels in sympathetic neuron-like PC12 cells

Kaneda E, Kawai T, Okamura Y, Miyagawa S · 2025

This study examined how moderate static magnetic fields affect voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels in PC12 cells, which model sympathetic neurons. The researchers found that 18 hours of magnetic field exposure significantly reduced Kv channel current density, with effects persisting after exposure ended, and identified 37 genes whose expression changed in response to the magnetic field, suggesting activation of pathways that inhibit neuronal excitability.

Exposure of Sprague Dawley Rats to Phone Cell Electromagnetic Field Frequency and Related Physiological, Apoptotic and Molecular Profile of Para Oral Tissues: In-vivo Study

Abdel Rahman GAN, Mohamed AF · 2025

This study appears to be misclassified in an EMF database, as it actually examined Factor XIa inhibitor drugs for preventing blood clots in atrial fibrillation patients. Researchers analyzed three clinical trials comparing these new anticoagulant medications to standard blood thinners. The study found no EMF-related health effects because it wasn't an EMF study at all.

One- year follow-up of thyroid status in rats exposed to 2.45 Ghz radiofrequency radiation during the prenatal period

Özyılmaz C et al. · 2025

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to WiFi-frequency radiation (2.45 GHz) throughout pregnancy, then examined their offspring's thyroid glands one year after birth. The study found significant thyroid damage including increased cell death, DNA breaks, tissue scarring, and abnormal cells in the exposed offspring. This suggests prenatal WiFi exposure may cause lasting thyroid problems that persist into adulthood.

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Mobile phone usage duration and male fertility: A two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis. Medicine (Baltimore)

Xiang Y, Xu L, Sun Y, Hu C, Lv L · 2025

This study appears to be misclassified in the EMF Research Hub database. The research actually focuses on artificial intelligence and machine translation capabilities of large language models, not electromagnetic field health effects. The paper describes developing improved multilingual translation software, with no connection to EMF exposure or biological systems.

Whole Body / General5,364 citations

Melatonin ameliorates RF-EMR-induced reproductive damage by inhibiting ferroptosis through Nrf2 pathway activation

Wang J et al. · 2025

This study examined whether melatonin could protect against reproductive damage in male mice exposed to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) at 2.45 GHz for 8 weeks. The researchers found that melatonin mitigated RF-EMR-induced oxidative stress and ferroptosis in testicular tissue by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, thereby improving sperm quality.

An 1800 MHz Electromagnetic Field Affects Hormone Levels, Sperm Quality, and Behavior in Laboratory Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Pawlak K et al. · 2025

Researchers exposed laboratory rats to 1800 MHz electromagnetic fields (similar to cell phone frequencies) for 12 weeks and found significant hormonal disruptions, reduced sperm quality, and increased anxiety behaviors. The effects included elevated stress hormones, decreased thyroid function, and impaired reproductive health that persisted for weeks after exposure ended.

One-year follow-up of thyroid status in rats exposed to 2.45 Ghz radiofrequency radiation during the prenatal period

Özyılmaz C et al. · 2025

Turkish researchers exposed pregnant rats to WiFi-frequency radiation (2.45 GHz) throughout pregnancy, then examined their offspring's thyroid glands one year after birth. The study found significant thyroid damage including increased cell death, DNA breaks, and tissue scarring in animals whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy. This suggests prenatal WiFi exposure may cause lasting thyroid problems that persist into adulthood.

Amelioration and Immuno-modulation by Ashwagandha on Wi-fi Induced Oxidative Stress in Regulating Reproduction Via Estrogen Receptor Alpha in Male Japanese Quail

Gupta V, Srivastava R · 2025

This study examined the effects of 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radiation exposure on male Japanese quail reproductive function, oxidative stress markers, and immune response over 30 days. The researchers found that Wi-Fi exposure reduced testicular function and sperm count while increasing oxidative stress and inflammatory markers, and that oral administration of Ashwagandha root extract reversed these effects by restoring antioxidant balance, reducing inflammation, and enhancing estrogen receptor alpha expression.

Combined effects of constant temperature and radio frequency exposure on Aedes mosquito development

Dom NC, Dapari R, Halim NMHNA, Rahman ATA · 2025

Researchers exposed disease-carrying Aedes mosquitoes to different temperatures and radio frequency radiation (900 MHz and 18 GHz) to study their development. They found that RF exposure, especially at 18 GHz, can speed up mosquito development under certain temperature conditions. This suggests that wireless technology radiation may be influencing the populations of mosquitoes that spread dengue, Zika, and chikungunya.

Research on the Correlation between BDNF Val76Met Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Changes of Cognitive Function in Rats Induced by Microwave Radiation

Zhang M et al. · 2025

This study examined the relationship between BDNF Val76Met polymorphism and susceptibility to cognitive changes induced by microwave radiation exposure in rats. The research investigated whether genetic variation in brain-derived neurotrophic factor influences vulnerability to microwave radiation-related cognitive effects.

Whole Body / General5,364 citations

Compound exposure of 2.8 GHz and 9.3 GHz microwave causes learning and memory impairment in rats

Sun L et al. · 2025

This study exposed rats to sequential 2.8 GHz and 9.3 GHz microwave radiation at 10 mW/cm² and assessed effects on learning, memory, and brain structure. Compound microwave exposure impaired cognitive function as measured by Morris water maze testing and caused temporary hippocampal structural damage with abnormal brain wave patterns, though these effects were reversible by 28 days post-exposure.

An 1800 MHz Electromagnetic Field Affects Hormone Levels, Sperm Quality, and Behavior in Laboratory Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Pawlak K et al. · 2025

Researchers exposed laboratory rats to 1800 MHz electromagnetic fields (cell phone frequency) for 12 weeks and found significant hormonal disruptions, reduced sperm quality, and increased anxiety behaviors. The effects included elevated stress hormone levels, decreased thyroid function, and impaired reproductive health that persisted for weeks after exposure ended.

Single exposure to near-threshold 5G millimeter wave modifies restraint stress responses in rats

Matsumoto A et al. · 2025

Researchers exposed rats to 28 GHz millimeter waves (5G frequencies) at power levels near current safety thresholds and measured stress hormone responses. They found that even single exposures altered stress hormones like corticosterone and noradrenaline for days afterward. This suggests 5G frequencies can trigger biological stress responses at levels currently considered safe.

Whole Body / General5,364 citations

Terahertz radiation affects the dynamics of neurons by decreasing membrane area ratio

Ma S, Li S, Wang H, Li Y, Lu C, Li X · 2025

This study investigated how terahertz radiation affects neuronal morphology and function in a technical model system. The researchers found that terahertz radiation decreased the membrane area ratio of neuronal cytosol to protrusions, which correlated with changes in neuronal firing patterns, including reduced inter-cluster discharge frequency and action potential amplitude, while increasing intra-cluster discharge and postsynaptic current peaks.

Spatiotemporal terahertz modulation enhances NMDAR-mediated miniature EPSCs

Jiang S, Zhong Y, Chen P, Wang A, Zhu J, Li Y, Zhu Z · 2025

This study examined how frequency-specific terahertz radiation (42.5 THz) affects NMDAR-mediated miniature excitatory postsynaptic currents using patch-clamp recordings and molecular dynamics simulations. The researchers found that terahertz irradiation enhanced both the frequency and amplitude of these currents by altering the free energy landscape at the Ca²⁺ binding site within the NMDAR channel, increasing calcium permeability.

Analysis of the Association of Mobile Phone Usage and Hearing Function in Young Adults

Haji AI, Ejaz H , Omar MO, Takriti MB, Narayanan SN · 2025

Researchers tested hearing function in 78 young adults (ages 17-24) with different levels of mobile phone usage. They found mild to moderate hearing loss at low frequencies (250-1000 Hz) in participants who used phones more than 30 minutes daily for five years, with 4G users showing more hearing damage than 5G users. The study suggests long-term phone use may damage hearing ability in young people.

Nanoparticle-EMF synergism: a study on the combined effects on developmental and behavioral endpoints in Drosophila melanogaster

Bhandari M et al. · 2025

This study examined the combined effects of 2.4 GHz electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and zinc oxide nanoparticle (NP) ingestion on fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) across multiple generations, measuring outcomes including survival, motor function, oxidative stress, memory, and physical abnormalities. Results showed that 20-minute EMF exposure improved survival in flies exposed to high-dose nanoparticles, while EMF alone caused behavioral impairments and elevated oxidative stress, with some effects reversing in subsequent generations.

Microwave dynamic therapy induces ferroptosis in colorectal cancer by targeting PTK2B to regulate STAT3-mediated GPX4 expression

Zhou H et al. · 2025

This appears to be a misclassified AI model research paper about DeepSeek-V3.2's computational efficiency and reasoning capabilities. The study has no connection to electromagnetic fields, EMF exposure, or health effects - it focuses entirely on artificial intelligence development and performance benchmarks.

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