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
Carl M. Olsen · 1965
This 1965 study investigated using microwave energy to control bread mold growth, testing whether microwaves could reduce populations of common fungi that spoil bread products. The research explored microwave radiation as an alternative to chemical preservatives like sodium propionate for extending bread shelf life.
H. BOITEAU · 1965
This 1965 French study examined the biological effects of radar waves on living systems. The research focused on how ultra-short electromagnetic waves from radar systems interact with biological tissue. This represents early scientific recognition that radar technology could have measurable effects on living organisms.
Szafran · 1965
This 1965 case study documented a welder who developed a specific type of cataract (lens opacity) with characteristics similar to those seen in metal smelting workers. The research examined how occupational exposure to infrared radiation from welding operations can damage the eye's lens, contributing to early understanding of radiation-induced cataracts in industrial workers.
A. S. PRESMAN · 1965
This 1965 research examined how microwave radiation affects living organisms and biological structures, focusing on the dielectric properties of tissues and radiofrequency electromagnetic field interactions. The study represents early scientific investigation into microwave biological effects, establishing foundational understanding of how electromagnetic fields interact with living systems at the cellular and tissue level.
John D. Dougherty et al. · 1965
This 1965 study investigated a reported case of cataracts potentially caused by radar radiation exposure at a radar installation site. The research examined whether microwave radiation from radar equipment could have caused eye damage in an occupational setting. This represents early documentation of potential health effects from high-frequency electromagnetic field exposure in workplace environments.
L. E. MURR · 1965
This 1965 study examined how electrostatic fields affect plant growth, focusing on grass plants and grain sorghum. The research investigated the biophysical mechanisms behind electric field effects on vegetation, including potential damage from electrical exposure. This early work helped establish that living organisms respond measurably to electromagnetic environments.
Unknown authors · 1965
This 1965 Air Force manual examined microwave radiation hazards to military personnel and established safety control protocols. The document addressed biological effects from microwave exposure and outlined protective measures for personnel working with radar and communication systems. This represents early military recognition of microwave health risks decades before civilian safety standards.
Y.I. Kamenskiy · 1965
This 1965 Soviet research examined how microwave radiation affects nerve function in frogs, specifically investigating non-thermal effects on nerve tissue. The study represents early scientific recognition that microwaves could influence biological systems through mechanisms beyond simple heating. This foundational research helped establish that electromagnetic fields interact with nervous system function at the cellular level.
John F. Dias, M.D. · 1965
This 1965 medical review examined how both natural radiation (like sunlight) and artificial electromagnetic radiation affect human eyes, documenting specific eye diseases caused by different types of radiation exposure. The study cataloged pathological eye conditions linked to various radiation frequencies, establishing early medical recognition of electromagnetic radiation as a cause of eye damage.
Martin Mintz, Glenn Heimer · 1965
This 1965 technical paper describes new equipment designed to measure dangerous microwave radiation levels around military and industrial transmitting equipment. The device uses an integrating component to accumulate total radiation exposure over time, accounting for pulsed and scanning radar systems that create varying field strengths. The research addresses the recognized hazard that extremely high power density microwave radiation poses to personnel and equipment.
Herbert L. König · 1965
This 1965 technical report by König examined the environmental effects of very low frequency (VLF) atmospheric electrical processes. The research focused on understanding how natural and artificial VLF electromagnetic fields in the atmosphere might impact the environment. This work represents early scientific investigation into VLF electromagnetic phenomena and their potential biological effects.
Susan Korbel Eakin, William D. Thompson · 1965
Researchers exposed 20 male rats to UHF radio waves (300-920 MHz) for 47 consecutive days and tracked behavioral changes. The radiated rats initially became more active but then grew less active over time, showed increased emotional responses, and took longer to recover from induced seizures. The study suggests these behavioral effects may be non-thermal and related to changes in the nervous system.
Martin Mintz, Glenn Heimer · 1965
This 1965 IEEE technical paper addressed the urgent need for better microwave radiation monitoring around high-powered transmitting equipment. Engineers developed new measurement devices that could accurately track cumulative radiation exposure from pulsed and scanning microwave sources, which posed recognized hazards to personnel and equipment.
Sol M. Michaelson et al. · 1965
This 1965 study exposed dogs to microwave radiation at two different frequencies (1285 and 2800 MHz) and found direct correlations between radiation intensity and weight loss at both frequencies. The research revealed that blood cell changes and signs of distress varied by frequency, with 1285 MHz causing less obvious distress symptoms even when body temperatures reached dangerous levels.
A. Ingelman-Sundberg, M.D., A. Odeblad, M.D. · 1965
This 1965 medical study investigated using short radio waves (radiofrequency radiation) to locate endometrial cancer tumors inside the body. The research explored whether RF energy could be used as a diagnostic tool by measuring how different tissues absorb electromagnetic radiation. This represents early medical applications of the same radiofrequency technology now used in cell phones and wireless devices.
Dougherty JD, Caldwell JC, Howe WM, Clark WB · 1965
This 1965 investigation examined a radar technician's claim that his cataract was caused by workplace radiation exposure. Medical evaluation found no evidence linking the cataract to radar radiation, despite initial concerns about potential microwave exposure at the facility.
G. S. Antonov · 1965
Soviet researchers in 1965 studied using ultra-high frequency electromagnetic fields combined with electrophoresis to treat pustulous skin diseases caused by staphylococcal bacteria. This early research explored how radiofrequency energy could be applied therapeutically for dermatological conditions. The study represents one of the earliest documented uses of RF fields in medical treatment protocols.
Lothar O. Hoeft · 1965
This 1965 study examined how microwave radiation heats up different animal species at varying rates, finding that smaller animals heat up faster than larger ones at the same microwave intensity. Researchers calculated exposure times needed to raise body temperature by 5°C and concluded that animal studies cannot be directly applied to humans without accounting for size differences.
A. Sances, Jr., S. J. Larson · 1965
This 1965 conference paper examined how rectangular electrical currents used for anesthesia affect model neurons, specifically studying how these currents polarize nerve cells in a soma-dendrite model. The research focused on the electronic mechanisms by which electrical anesthesia currents influence neuronal behavior. This early work helped establish foundational understanding of how external electrical fields interact with nervous system function.
Allan H. Frey · 1965
This 1965 review by researcher Allan Frey explored how electromagnetic energy affects behavior and brain function, examining multiple frequencies including UHF and infrared radiation. The study investigated the biological mechanisms behind electromagnetic field interactions with neural activity and brain tissue. This work helped establish the scientific foundation for understanding how EMF exposure can influence human behavior and brain function.
Z. M. Gvozdikova, V. M. Anan'ev, I. N. Zenina, V. I. Zak · 1964
This 1964 Soviet study examined how superhigh-frequency (SHF) microwave radiation affects brain activity in rabbits and cats using EEG measurements. Researchers found that microwave exposure caused measurable changes in brain electrical activity that depended on field strength, exposure time, and which part of the body was irradiated. The study established that the central nervous system shows high sensitivity to microwave radiation even at non-thermal power levels.
Philip Schmidt · 1964
This 1964 technical report examined how radiofrequency energy affects toxins produced by two dangerous bacteria: Corynebacterium diphtheriae (which causes diphtheria) and Clostridium welchii (which causes gas gangrene). The research investigated whether RF energy could alter or neutralize these bacterial toxins, representing early exploration of electromagnetic fields' effects on biological systems.
A. A. FUREDI, I. OHAD · 1964
This 1964 study examined how human red blood cells respond to high-frequency electric fields. Researchers found that young red blood cells elongate and rotate when exposed to these fields, while older cells form chains instead. This demonstrated that electromagnetic fields can physically alter blood cells in measurable ways.
Klimkova-Deutschova E · 1964
This 1964 Czechoslovakian technical report examined how radiation exposure affects human brain wave patterns measured by EEG (electroencephalogram). The research represents early documentation of electromagnetic field effects on the nervous system from behind the Iron Curtain. While specific findings aren't available, this work contributed to the growing body of evidence that radiation can alter brain function.
Antonov GS · 1964
This 1964 Soviet research examined using ultra-high frequency electromagnetic fields combined with electrophoresis to treat pustular skin infections. The study investigated whether RF energy could enhance delivery of anti-staphylococcal treatments directly through the skin. This represents early medical application of electromagnetic fields for therapeutic purposes.