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
P. C. CONSTANT, JR., E. J. MARTIN, JR. · 1963
This 1963 technical report outlined the fundamental challenges in creating radiofrequency (RF) radiation safety standards. The authors identified critical gaps in measurement techniques and biological understanding that needed to be addressed before establishing protective guidelines for RF exposure.
R.A.E. Thomson, S.M. Michaelson, J.W. Howland · 1963
Researchers exposed mice to 2500 MHz pulsed microwave radiation, then subjected them to lethal X-ray doses 14 and 30 days later. The microwave-pretreated mice showed reduced death rates and longer survival times compared to mice that received only X-rays. This suggests microwave exposure may have protective effects against radiation damage.
R. M. MARSHALL · 1963
This 1963 study by Marshall examined safety hazards associated with microwave generation, focusing on potential biological effects and RF radiation risks to humans. The research represents early scientific recognition that microwave technology posed health concerns requiring safety protocols. This work helped establish foundational understanding of microwave exposure risks decades before widespread consumer adoption.
R. M. MARSHALL · 1963
This 1963 safety report documented microwave radiation hazards for workers and the general public. The research examined biological effects and safety protocols for microwave-generating equipment. This represents early recognition that microwave radiation poses measurable health risks requiring protective measures.
John Chenault Long, M.D. · 1963
This 1963 clinical and experimental study by Dr. Long examined electric cataracts, a specific type of eye lens clouding caused by electrical injury. The research investigated how electrical shock exposure can damage the eye's lens, leading to cataract formation. This early work helped establish the connection between electrical exposure and specific eye injuries.
David J. Wilkins, John H. Heller · 1963
This 1963 study exposed polystyrene particles, starch grains, and gelatin-coated particles to radio frequency fields and found that RF exposure caused all particles to lose their surface electrical charge, regardless of their original charge. The charge loss was specific to certain frequencies and particle sizes, and the effects could be reversed by exposure to different frequencies.
Unknown authors · 1963
This 1963 Soviet government report examined hygiene and safety standards related to electromagnetic waves and high-frequency radiation exposure. The document represents early official recognition by the USSR of potential health concerns from electromagnetic field exposure. This historical research contributed to the foundation of international EMF safety guidelines.
George H. Mickey · 1963
This 1963 review examined electromagnetic effects on living organisms, focusing on bioastronautics and space medicine applications. The research explored how radio frequency radiation and electromagnetic fields affect biological systems, particularly relevant for space travel safety. This early work helped establish the foundation for understanding EMF health effects decades before widespread consumer electronics.
W. J. MORESSI · 1963
This 1963 laboratory study examined how microwave radiation kills mouse cancer cells compared to traditional heat treatment. Researchers studied Sarcoma 180 cells to determine whether microwaves cause cell death through heating alone or through additional biological mechanisms. The research represents early scientific investigation into whether microwave energy has unique biological effects beyond simple thermal heating.
S. M. Michaelson et al. · 1963
This 1963 study by Michaelson explored whether microwave radiation could interact with ionizing radiation (like X-rays) to either enhance or reduce radiation damage in biological systems. The research investigated the theoretical possibility that these two different types of electromagnetic energy might work together synergistically or oppose each other when affecting living organisms.
R. M. MARSHALL · 1963
This 1963 research by Marshall documented safety hazards and biological effects associated with microwave generation equipment. The study examined risks to humans from microwave radiation exposure, focusing on safety protocols for workers and the general public. This early work helped establish foundational understanding of microwave health risks decades before widespread consumer adoption.
Yu. A. Kholodov · 1963
Soviet researcher Kholodov studied how UHF (ultra-high frequency) electromagnetic fields affected brain wave activity in rabbits by measuring cortical electrical activity. This 1963 research examined direct neurological responses to radiofrequency radiation, contributing to early understanding of how EMF exposure influences the central nervous system. The study represents foundational work linking electromagnetic field exposure to measurable changes in brain function.
S. Prausnitz, C. Susskind · 1962
Researchers exposed 200 male mice to microwave radiation daily for over a year at power levels that raised their body temperature by 3.3°C. The study found testicular damage and blood cell tumors in the irradiated mice, though overall lifespan wasn't significantly affected. This early research demonstrated that chronic microwave exposure could cause reproductive and cancer-related changes in mammals.
Donald E. Barber · 1962
Researchers in 1962 exposed luminous bacteria to microwave radiation between 2608.7-3082.3 MHz at power levels up to 16.7 watts, finding no non-thermal biological effects. This early study used glowing bacteria as a sensitive test system to detect potential microwave damage beyond simple heating. The findings suggested that microwave exposure at these frequencies and power levels did not harm living cells through mechanisms other than thermal heating.
H. M. Barlow · 1962
This 1962 technical paper examined methods for accurately measuring microwave power at ultra-high frequencies. The research focused on improving measurement techniques and developing new instruments like torque devices and temperature-sensitive elements. This foundational work established standards for measuring the very radiation we're now exposed to daily from wireless devices.
U. M. SALATI, A. ANNE, H. P. SCHWAN · 1962
This 1962 research by Schwan and colleagues examined radio frequency radiation hazards, focusing on thermal effects and establishing permissible dose levels for human exposure. The study investigated how electromagnetic energy is absorbed by the human body and developed safety guidelines for RF radiation exposure.
C. Susskind and Staff · 1962
This 1962 technical report by Susskind examined nonthermal effects of microwave radiation, focusing on biological impacts that occur without tissue heating. The research represented early scientific recognition that microwave energy could affect living systems through mechanisms beyond simple thermal heating. This work helped establish the foundation for understanding that EMF health effects aren't limited to temperature increases.
Dainotto F, Violanti A · 1962
This 1962 study by Dainotto examined how microwave radiation affects lung tissue in animals, marking early research into microwave biological effects. The study focused on pulmonary tissue responses to microwave exposure, contributing to our understanding of how these frequencies interact with respiratory systems. This research was conducted during the early era of microwave technology development, when occupational exposure concerns were first emerging.
Bruckner, R. · 1962
This 1962 research examined unusual secondary retinal diseases that developed after thermal treatments, using entoptic observations (visual phenomena perceived within the eye itself). The study documented eye damage patterns following heat-based medical procedures, providing early evidence that thermal energy can cause unexpected secondary effects in delicate eye tissues.
Thomas R. Lasalle · 1962
This 1962 technical report investigated the optimal wire mesh dimensions needed to effectively block microwave radiation for protective applications. The research focused on understanding how different mesh configurations could attenuate microwave energy, particularly for developing protective clothing and shielding materials. This work laid important groundwork for EMF protection standards still used today.
CH. BODEN, H.-J. POMPE · 1962
This 1962 review examined how high-frequency (microwave) radiation affects living organisms, focusing on how different frequencies are absorbed by skin and underlying tissues. The study found that energy absorption varies by frequency and discussed early safety guidelines from various institutions.
Edwin Lorenz Carstensen · 1962
This 1962 research by Edwin Carstensen examined the internal electrical conductivity properties of E. coli bacteria. The study represents early foundational work measuring how electromagnetic fields interact with living microorganisms at the cellular level. This type of biophysical research laid groundwork for understanding how EMF exposure affects biological systems.
Alfonso Mungo · 1962
This 1962 study examined radar technology's health effects, focusing on pathology and prevention strategies for occupational microwave exposure. The research addressed early concerns about radar operators and military personnel exposed to microwave radiation in their work environments. This represents some of the earliest formal investigation into microwave health effects during the Cold War era.
F. Dainotto, D. Tognazzi, A. Violanti · 1962
This 1962 study examined the effects of microwave radiation on muscle tissue using histological analysis (microscopic examination of tissue structure). While specific findings aren't available, this represents early research investigating whether microwaves could cause visible changes to muscle cells and tissue organization.
E. A. Drozichina et al. · 1962
Soviet researchers in 1962 documented multiple health effects in workers exposed to centimeter-range microwaves in industrial settings. They found that electromagnetic fields affected the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, blood-forming, and digestive systems, with some workers developing persistent brain and blood vessel damage. This early research identified a pattern of vascular pathology particularly affecting brain tissue.