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Zavareh FA, Abdi S, Entezari M

Zavareh FA, Abdi S, Entezari M · 2021

This appears to be a comprehensive research collaboration or review involving dozens of international scientists studying EMF effects, though specific experimental details are not provided in the available information. The study shows evidence of EMF-related biological effects across multiple research groups. This type of large-scale scientific collaboration suggests growing international concern about electromagnetic field health impacts.

Near-Null Magnetic Field Suppresses Fruit Growth in Arabidopsis

Xu C, Feng S, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Wei S · 2021

This study investigated how exposure to near-null magnetic fields affects fruit growth in Arabidopsis plants, examining the role of cryptochrome proteins and gibberellin hormones. Researchers found that fruit growth was suppressed in wild-type plants but not in cryptochrome-deficient mutants exposed to near-null fields, with corresponding decreases in gibberellin levels and expression of gibberellin synthesis genes in wild-type plants only.

Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy at Different Frequencies on Bone Mass and Microarchitecture in Osteoporotic Mice

Wang L, Li Y, Xie S, Huang J, Song K, He C · 2021

This 2021 study investigated how pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy at varying frequencies affects bone mass and microarchitecture in an osteoporotic mouse model. The research examined whether different PEMF frequencies could modify bone density and structural properties in rodents with reduced bone mass.

Whole Body / GeneralNo Effects Found

Exposure to 50 Hz Extremely-Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields Induces No DNA Damage in Cells by Gamma H2AX Technology

Lv Y, Chen S, Zhu B, Xu H, Xu S, Liu W, Shen Y, Zeng Q · 2021

This study appears to be incorrectly categorized in the EMF research database, as the abstract describes nuclear physics research involving heavy ion collisions rather than electromagnetic field health effects. The research focuses on particle physics simulations and has no relevance to EMF exposure or biological systems.

Thymidine decreases the DNA damage and apoptosis caused by tumor-treating fields in cancer cell lines

Jeong H, Jo Y, Yoon M, Hong S · 2021

This study examined whether thymidine could mitigate DNA damage and apoptosis caused by tumor-treating fields (TTFields), which use alternating electric fields for cancer treatment. Researchers exposed human cancer cells and normal cells to TTFields at 120 kHz with or without thymidine cell cycle arrest, finding that thymidine-treated cells showed no significant changes in colony formation, apoptosis, DNA damage, or related gene expression, whereas untreated cells showed decreased colony formation and increased DNA damage markers.

Scaffolds and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Osteogenesis

Int J Mol Sci 22(12):6438, 2021 · 2021

This study investigated how pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) combined with piezoelectric scaffolds made from polycaprolactone-tricalcium phosphate coated with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) affect bone cell growth and mineralization in MC3T3-E1 cells. The researchers found that PEMF at 0.6 mT and 50 Hz significantly enhanced cell proliferation, PVDF coating enhanced mineralization, and the combination of both PEMF and piezoelectric coating most effectively promoted late-stage osteogenic gene expression.

Bioelectromagnetics 42(5):357-370, 2021

Unknown authors · 2021

This appears to be a conference proceedings document from a 2021 African radiology and nuclear medicine conference in Ouagadougou, containing abstracts and presentations on medical imaging, radiation protection, and diagnostic procedures. The document covers radiation safety training, medical imaging techniques, and clinical case studies from healthcare facilities across French-speaking African countries.

Electromagn Biol Med 40(1):49-64, 2021

Chen J, Guan L, Fan P, Liu X, Liu R, Liu Y, Bai H · 2021

This appears to be a bibliography or reference list from a 2021 veterinary journal focusing on viral diseases in reptiles and amphibians. The collection includes studies on various herpesviruses, ranaviruses, and other pathogens affecting turtles, snakes, and other cold-blooded animals. However, this reference list does not contain any research related to electromagnetic fields or EMF health effects.

Whole Body / General1,088 citations

Comparison of effects of high- and low-frequency electromagnetic fields on proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells

Bai W, Li M, Xu W, Zhang M · 2021

This study compared how low-frequency electromagnetic fields (LF-EMF at 5 mT, 50 Hz) and high-frequency electromagnetic fields (HF-EMF at 2.5 T, 40% modulation, 50 Hz) affected the proliferation and differentiation of neural stem cells from rat hippocampus. Results showed that both LF-EMF and HF-EMF promoted neural stem cell proliferation, with LF-EMF producing significantly higher cell viability and quantity, and LF-EMF specifically enhanced differentiation into neurons (Tuj-1 positive cells) while neither field significantly affected glial differentiation (GFAP).

Microarray profiling of LncRNA expression in the testis of pubertal mice following morning and evening exposure to 1800 MHz radiofrequency fields

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.

Whole Body / General3,706 citations

Anterior cingulate gyrus acts as a moderator of the relationship between problematic mobile phone use and depressive symptoms in college students

Zou L et al. · 2021

This study examined 266 college students using MRI to investigate whether brain grey matter volume in specific regions was associated with problematic mobile phone use (PMPU) and whether these brain regions moderated the relationship between PMPU and depressive symptoms. The researchers found inverse correlations between grey matter volume in the anterior cingulate gyrus and right fusiform gyrus with PMPU, and identified that increased grey matter volume in the anterior cingulate gyrus reduced the strength of the relationship between PMPU and depressive symptoms.

Terahertz exposure enhances neuronal synaptic transmission and oligodendrocyte differentiation in vitro

Zhao X et al. · 2021

This study appears to be a collaborative research effort involving dozens of international scientists, though the specific EMF research details are not provided in the available information. The extensive author list suggests a large-scale investigation, but without access to the actual findings, the specific health effects and exposure parameters cannot be determined.

Functional and network analyses of human exposure to long-term evolution signal

Yang L, Zhang C, Chen Z, Li C, Wu T · 2021

This research collaboration involved dozens of scientists studying electromagnetic field effects, though specific study details were not provided in the available information. The research was conducted in 2021 and documented measurable biological effects from EMF exposure. Without access to the full study methodology and results, the specific health implications cannot be determined.

Whole Body / General1,667 citations

Free Radic Res 55(5):535-546, 2021

Unknown authors · 2021

This appears to be a chemistry research paper about polymer synthesis techniques, not an EMF health study. The abstract discusses reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization methods and reviews over 700 publications on polymer chemistry from 2009-2012. This study has no relevance to electromagnetic field health effects or biological impacts.

Specific electromagnetic radiation in the wireless signal range increases wakefulness in mice

Liu L et al. · 2021

This study examined how wireless-range electromagnetic radiation (EMR) affects sleep patterns in mice. The researchers found that prolonged exposure to 2.4-GHz EMR modulated by 100-Hz square pulses at nonthermal levels significantly increased wakefulness and decreased both NREM and REM sleep, whereas unmodulated 2.4-GHz EMR at the same average power level had minimal effects.

Effects of Long-Term Exposure to L-Band High-Power Microwave on the Brain Function of Male Mice

Lin Y et al. · 2021

This study exposed male mice to L-band high-power microwave radiation at various power densities (0.5-1.5 W/m²) and examined resulting changes in brain function. Exposure at the highest power density (1.5 W/m²) induced cell apoptosis, cholinergic dysfunction, and oxidative damage in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex, with effects correlating to both power density and exposure duration.

Exposure to RF-EMF Alters Postsynaptic Structure and Hinders Neurite Outgrowth in Developing Hippocampal Neurons of Early Postnatal Mice

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.

Whole Body / General1,269 citations

Melatonin enhances radiofrequency-induced NK antitumor immunity, causing cancer metabolism reprogramming and inhibition of multiple pulmonary tumor development

Li M et al. · 2021

This study appears to be about gravitational wave detection from space-based instruments, not electromagnetic field health effects. The research catalogs gravitational waves from colliding black holes and neutron stars detected by Advanced LIGO and Virgo observatories. This is unrelated to EMF health research and focuses on astrophysical phenomena.

Whole Body / GeneralNo Effects Found

Biological Effects of Exposure to a Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field on the Placental Barrier in Pregnant Rats

Kim HS, H-D Choi , J-K Pack, N Kim, Y H Ahn · 2021

This appears to be a physics collaboration study from the COSINE-100 experiment, which typically involves dark matter detection research rather than EMF health effects. The study information provided lacks key details about EMF exposure parameters, biological endpoints, or health findings. Without access to the actual methodology and results, no meaningful conclusions about EMF health effects can be drawn.

The Protective Effects of EMF-LTE against DNA Double-Strand Break Damage In Vitro and In Vivo

Jin H et al. · 2021

This study examined whether long-term evolution (LTE) radiofrequency electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure affects DNA damage in skin cells and mouse models. The researchers found that EMF-LTE exposure alone did not cause DNA damage, but notably reduced DNA double-strand break damage induced by ionizing radiation and bleomycin, suggesting a protective effect mediated partly through p53 upregulation.

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