Browse 8,655 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
Showing 1,361 studies from Glaser RF/Microwave Archive with extracted diagrams
Carin Rudolfsson et al. · 1972
This 1972 study examined radiofrequency field patterns around small coils designed for intrauterine medical scanning to detect cancer and other conditions. Researchers found that ring-shaped coils produced longer, more effective scanning fields than other designs, and that RF energy absorption increased with the square of field intensity.
Herman P. Schwan · 1972
This 1972 technical report by H.P. Schwan examined the potential biological hazards from exposure to extremely low frequency (ELF) electrical fields and electrical potentials. The research focused on understanding how these low-frequency electromagnetic fields might affect living organisms. This early work helped establish the scientific foundation for studying ELF health effects decades before widespread concerns about power lines and electrical infrastructure emerged.
John A. Eure, James W. Nicolls, Robert L. Elder · 1972
This 1972 government survey examined microwave radiation leakage from industrial equipment like heating and drying systems. Researchers found that radiation leakage had been reduced compared to earlier measurements, with ongoing efforts to minimize worker and public exposure. The study represents early recognition of occupational EMF hazards in industrial settings.
Unknown authors · 1972
This 1972 technical report documented the establishment of a specialized research facility designed to expose laboratory animals to 2450 MHz microwave radiation in controlled conditions. The facility represented early efforts to systematically study how non-ionizing radiation affects living organisms. While specific findings aren't detailed, this infrastructure enabled researchers to conduct standardized microwave exposure studies on animals.
Stuart O. Nelson · 1972
This 1972 research examined using microwave and radiofrequency energy to control insect populations through dielectric heating. The study explored RF energy as a pest control method, investigating how electromagnetic fields could be weaponized against insects. This early work demonstrated that living organisms are vulnerable to RF energy effects.
Donald I. McRee, Ph. D. · 1972
This 1972 review examined the environmental health implications of microwave radiation exposure, analyzing how electromagnetic fields in the microwave spectrum interact with biological systems. The research explored the dielectric properties of tissues and various biological effects from microwave exposure. This early environmental health assessment helped establish foundational understanding of microwave radiation's potential impacts on living organisms.
S. M. Michaelson · 1972
This 1972 review examined the growing health concerns from electromagnetic radiation sources including microwaves, radio frequencies, and lasers used in military, industrial, and consumer applications. The study highlighted significant gaps in safety knowledge and called for better protection standards to prevent both immediate and long-term health effects. The research emphasized the urgent need for scientific data to establish credible safety limits as electromagnetic technology rapidly expanded.
Samuel Hopfer · 1972
This 1972 engineering study developed specialized radiation probes using thin-film resistive screens to measure radiofrequency (RF) energy absorption. The researchers found these probes could accurately detect RF radiation across extremely broad frequency ranges from below 200 MHz up to millimeter wave frequencies. The probes absorbed 15-20% of incoming radiation and converted it directly to measurable voltage output.
G. HENNEBERG et al. · 1972
This 1972 German study examined how infrared rays and centimeter-wave radiation affected the behavior of various cells and tissues in laboratory conditions. The research looked at immune cell function, including white blood cell behavior and the ability of immune cells to engulf foreign particles. The findings were part of broader bio-climatology research exploring how electromagnetic environments influence cellular processes.
Oliver C. Hood et al. · 1972
This 1972 study examined how airport metal detectors and weapons screening systems could interfere with cardiac pacemakers in passengers. The research identified electromagnetic interference risks that could potentially disrupt pacemaker function during security screening. This was among the first clinical investigations into EMF effects on implanted medical devices.
Magdy F. Iskander, Stanislaw S. Stuchly · 1972
Researchers developed a time-domain measurement technique to analyze how biological materials interact with electromagnetic fields across a broad range of frequencies. The method uses voltage pulses applied to biological samples to measure their dielectric properties (how they respond to electrical fields). This technical breakthrough provides scientists with better tools for understanding how living tissues absorb and reflect electromagnetic energy.
ALLAN H. FREY, EDWIN S. EICHERT III · 1972
This 1972 study by researcher A.H. Frey reviewed existing scientific literature on how fish detect electrical fields in water, developing mathematical models to understand this natural sensing ability. The research aimed to determine how sensitive fish are to electrical signals and proposed theories about the biological mechanisms behind electroreception. This foundational work helped establish our understanding of how living organisms can naturally sense electromagnetic fields.
Raymond PAUTRIZEL et al. · 1972
French researchers in 1972 exposed rabbits to electromagnetic fields and magnetic fields while feeding them high-cholesterol diets. The electromagnetic treatment dramatically reduced cholesterol levels and other blood fats, with effects persisting even after stopping the EMF exposure. The study also found that EMF exposure appeared to stimulate the rabbits' immune defense mechanisms.
Haralambos N. Kritikos, Herman P. Schwan · 1972
Researchers modeled electromagnetic wave heating in conducting spheres representing human heads of different sizes. They found that 10-cm radius spheres (adult heads) showed only surface heating above 1000 MHz, while smaller 4-cm spheres (child-sized heads) developed dangerous internal hot spots between 250-2800 MHz. This suggests children may face greater internal heating risks from radio frequency radiation.
Hood OC et al. · 1972
This 1972 study examined how electromagnetic weapon detection systems at airports could interfere with cardiac pacemakers. Researchers found that active magnetometers, which generate their own electromagnetic fields to detect concealed weapons, posed potential risks to passengers with implanted pacemakers. The study highlighted an early example of how security technology could create unintended medical consequences through EMF exposure.
Van Koughnett AL, Wyslouzil W · 1972
This 1972 technical study developed a specialized chamber that could simulate microwave radiation in laboratory conditions for biological research. The researchers created a waveguide structure that mimics how electromagnetic waves travel through free space but in a controlled, finite laboratory setting. This represents foundational work for studying how microwave radiation affects living organisms.
K. Gärtner, L. Stoll · 1972
This 1972 study examined how laboratory rats adapt to environmental changes by measuring stress markers like blood proteins and adrenal hormones. Researchers found that rats needed 50-100 days to fully adapt to microbial environment changes, but only 7 days to adapt to social housing changes. The study established baseline stress response patterns that remain relevant for modern research protocols.
M.N. Gnevyshev, K.F. Novikova · 1972
Soviet researchers in 1972 documented direct effects of solar activity on Earth's biosphere, including humans, through low-frequency electromagnetic field fluctuations. This groundbreaking observation led them to propose a new scientific field called "helioiology" to study solar-biological connections. The study represents early recognition that natural electromagnetic phenomena can influence living systems.
Harte, C · 1972
Researchers exposed evening primrose pollen to radio waves (1.5 meter wavelength) for 4 and 12 hours, then used this pollen to fertilize normal flowers. The resulting plants showed multiple signs of genetic damage including sterility, chromosomal abnormalities, and lethal mutations across three generations.
FRANZ DIETZEL, WALTER KERN, RAINER STECKENMESSER · 1972
German researchers exposed 749 pregnant rats to shortwave radiation therapy during early pregnancy, heating their body temperatures to 42°C (107.6°F). The treatment caused widespread birth defects and fetal death, with the type of malformation directly linked to which developmental stage the exposure occurred. This 1972 study demonstrates how radiofrequency radiation can severely disrupt fetal development through heating effects.
Donald I. McRee, Ph. D. · 1972
This 1972 research by Dr. Donald McRee examined the environmental health implications of microwave radiation exposure. The study reviewed biological effects across different frequency bands of the electromagnetic spectrum. This early environmental health assessment helped establish foundational understanding of microwave radiation's potential impacts on living systems.
Curtis C. Johnson, Arthur W. Guy · 1972
This 1972 review examined how electromagnetic waves from radio frequencies through visible light affect biological systems. Researchers found that high-intensity radiation causes clear harm like burns and cataracts, while low-level effects were documented but their health significance remained unclear. The study also explored therapeutic applications and how electromagnetic energy penetrates body tissues.
WITOLD JANKOWSKI, JERZY MEYER · 1972
Polish researchers in 1972 studied how microwave radiation affected burn wound healing in rats. They observed differences in blood clot formation between microwave-exposed animals and control groups. This early study suggested microwave exposure could alter the body's natural healing processes.
D. D. Eley, R. J. Mayer, R. Pethig · 1972
Researchers in 1971 used 9.15 GHz microwave radiation to study how electrons move through cytochrome oxidase, a key protein in cellular energy production from beef heart mitochondria. The study measured electron mobility between 50-80 cm²/V/sec, suggesting that cellular energy systems can conduct electricity when exposed to microwave frequencies. This early research revealed that biological molecules essential for life respond electrically to microwave radiation.
L. S. Lavine, I. Lustrin, M. H. Shamos, M. L. Moss · 1971
Researchers in 1971 studied how direct electrical current affects bone healing and growth in laboratory animals. They found that electrical stimulation appears to influence bone regeneration, building on the discovery that bones naturally generate electrical signals when stressed. This early work helped establish the scientific foundation for using electrical therapy in orthopedic medicine.