Browse 6,486 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
Showing 1,087 studies from Glaser RF/Microwave Archive with extracted diagrams
Milton M. Zaret · 1972
This 1972 clinical study examined various human injuries from nonionizing radiation, finding that eye damage patterns can reveal whether visible or invisible radiation caused the harm. The research proposed that 'elastic membrane fatigue' from environmental electromagnetic pollution might explain rising cardiovascular disease rates in urban areas.
A. CHAMAY, J. RICHEZ, L. BIELER · 1972
This 1972 French research by Dr. Chamay investigated how micro-electric currents influence bone formation (osteogenesis), exploring the piezoelectric properties of bone tissue. The study examined how extremely low frequency electrical fields affect the natural bone-building process. This early work helped establish the scientific foundation for understanding how electrical fields interact with living bone tissue.
P. S. Rai, H. J. Ball, S. O. Nelson, L. E. Stetson · 1972
Researchers exposed Tenebrio molitor (mealworm beetle) eggs to radiofrequency energy for 2-64 seconds and found that higher RF levels reduced hatching rates. Younger eggs (1-day-old) were more vulnerable than older eggs (3-day-old), and microscopic examination revealed damage to critical developmental structures in the embryos.
James D. Grissett · 1972
This 1972 technical report by Grissett developed a new measurement technique for scotopic critical flicker frequency, a visual test that can indicate psychophysiological stress levels. The research focused on creating better methods to assess how stress affects human visual perception in low-light conditions. This work laid groundwork for understanding how environmental stressors, including electromagnetic fields, might impact human physiology through measurable changes in visual function.
S. S. Stevens · 1972
Stevens' 1972 research identified an all-or-none step function in human sensory discrimination for both vision and hearing. This foundational work demonstrated that sensory perception operates in discrete quantum-like jumps rather than smooth gradients. The findings established key principles about how the nervous system processes and discriminates sensory information.
Frank A. Brown, Jr. · 1972
This 1972 review by biologist Frank Brown examined how organisms' internal biological clocks interact with subtle environmental electromagnetic fields from the Earth itself. Brown proposed that natural geophysical rhythms, including the Earth's magnetic field variations, help synchronize biological processes in living things. The research suggested that organisms are far more sensitive to environmental electromagnetic influences than previously understood.
G. Hager, S. Pagel, U. Stronz · 1972
This 1972 German study examined infrared radiation exposure at glass furnace and heating facility workplaces, measuring radiation levels and evaluating clinical eye damage. Researchers compared workplace exposures and provided recommendations for reducing infrared radiation hazards that can cause cataracts in industrial workers.
BAERWALD, H. R. · 1972
This 1970 military technical report examined microwave health effects, protective measures, and medical applications for defense purposes. The study represents early military research into microwave radiation's biological impacts and safety protocols. This research preceded widespread civilian microwave technology adoption by decades.
Herman P. Schwan · 1972
This 1972 foundational study by biophysicist H.P. Schwan examined how microwave radiation interacts with human tissues and established early safety standards. Schwan classified biological effects as either 'strong' (requiring high field strengths) or 'weak,' and argued that pulsed microwave fields cannot cause more biological damage than continuous fields of the same average power.
R. B. GRAHAM, JOHN M. HEMPHILL · 1972
This 1972 technical report evaluated the NARDA Model 8300 power density meter, an early instrument designed to measure electromagnetic energy levels from radio frequency sources. The study examined the meter's performance characteristics, including its thermocouple-based detection system for quantifying RF power density in various environments.
Peter G. Thomas · 1972
This 1972 research examined the safety of microwave ovens for consumer use, focusing on potential radiation leakage and health risks. The study was conducted during the early years of microwave oven adoption when the FDA was establishing safety standards for these appliances. This represents foundational research into microwave radiation exposure from common household devices.
S. O. Nelson · 1972
This 1972 research investigated using various forms of electromagnetic energy as a method for controlling stored-product insects. The study examined different types of electromagnetic radiation including microwaves, radio waves, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation for their potential to manage pest insects in agricultural storage facilities.
William C. Milroy, Sol M. Michaelson · 1972
This 1972 study examined how microwave radiation affects thyroid function in laboratory rodents. Researchers investigated the pathophysiology (disease processes) of the thyroid gland when exposed to microwave energy. This research was among the early investigations into how radiofrequency radiation might disrupt hormone-producing organs.
F. G. Hirsch, M.D. and A. Bruner, Ph.D. · 1972
This 1972 study by Hirsch tested whether electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) from a Van de Graaff generator caused biological effects in monkeys and dogs. The research found no observable effects from the EMP exposures. This early work helped establish baseline data on high-intensity, short-duration electromagnetic field exposure in mammals.
Jeffrey Frey, Raymond Bowers · 1972
This 1972 technical paper examined the emerging concerns about microwave technology expansion as solid-state power sources made microwave devices cheaper and more widespread. The author highlighted two key issues: spectrum allocation challenges and potential health hazards from increased microwave exposure. This early analysis predicted the proliferation of microwave applications we see today.
A. Frey, R. Messenger, E. Eichert · 1972
This 1972 study by researcher Allan Frey investigated the "RF sound phenomenon" where people hear sounds when exposed to radiofrequency energy directed at their heads. The research successfully created a portable device to demonstrate this effect and explored whether RF energy could generate perceived speech, finding that traditional speech synthesis methods didn't work for RF-induced sounds.
Dietzel F, Kern W, Steckenmesser R · 1972
Researchers exposed 749 pregnant rats to a single short-wave treatment during the first 16 days of pregnancy, with short lasting rectal temperatures of 40°C. The high temperature treatment resulted in numerous birth defects and embryo deaths, with the type of malformation depending on when during pregnancy the exposure occurred.
Richard F. Boggs, Albert P. Sheppard, Alma Jeanne Clark · 1972
Researchers exposed human blood plasma to 2450 MHz microwave radiation (the same frequency used in microwave ovens) for up to 24 hours at power levels up to 280 mW/cm². They found no significant changes in blood clotting time, platelet count, or clot strength when temperatures stayed below normal body temperature.
STANISLAW BARANSKI, M.D. · 1972
This 1972 study investigated whether low-level microwave radiation could cause brain tissue damage in rabbits and guinea pigs without heating effects. The research was prompted by reports of 'microwave neurosis' in workers exposed to radar and communication equipment, who experienced neurological and cardiovascular symptoms.
Y. Ishida · 1972
Japanese researchers in 1972 studied lightning-induced electrical surges in telephone cables using oscilloscopes and surge counters. They measured surge characteristics including timing patterns and peak voltages to help design better protection for electronic telephone equipment. This early work helped establish standards for protecting telecommunications from electromagnetic interference.
S. Hopfer · 1972
Researchers developed a highly sensitive radiation probe capable of measuring microwave exposure levels from 10 MHz to 20 GHz frequencies. The device has full-scale sensitivities ranging from 100 microwatts per square centimeter to 10 milliwatts per square centimeter. This technical advancement provided scientists with better tools to accurately measure electromagnetic field exposure across a wide range of frequencies.
Byron D. McLees, E. D. Finch, M. L. Albright · 1972
Researchers exposed regenerating rat liver tissue to 13.12 MHz radio frequency radiation to study cellular damage and chromosomal effects. They found no evidence of cellular damage at either the microscopic or ultrastructural level. The study also established the power threshold needed to raise the animals' body temperature.
Daniel L. Dawes, Jerry W. Gaskill · 1972
This 1972 engineering study calculated how 2450 MHz microwave radiation (the same frequency used in microwave ovens) penetrates through double-walled plastic chambers designed for animal experiments. The researchers found that air-filled materials like styrofoam would provide better protection than solid plastics like Plexiglas or Teflon.
Kiepenheuer, K.O. · 1972
This 1949 German research investigated how meter waves (a specific type of radio frequency radiation) affected plant growth patterns. The study represents early scientific recognition that electromagnetic fields could have biological effects on living organisms. The biological effect of meter waves was detectable at field strengths as low as 10^-8 volts/cm; fields of 2 x 10^-7 volts/cm generally increased the cell division rate, while stronger doses reduced it.
Leroy S. Lavine et al. · 1972
This 1972 study documented the successful use of direct electric current to heal a congenital bone defect in the tibia that hadn't responded to conventional treatment. The electrical stimulation promoted new bone formation, which was confirmed through X-rays, tissue analysis, and electron microscopy. This represents early evidence that controlled electrical fields can enhance the body's natural healing processes.