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Estimated all-day and evening whole-brain radiofrequency electromagnetic fields doses, and sleep in preadolescents

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers tracked radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure from phones, tablets, and other devices in nearly 1,900 children aged 9-12 years, measuring their sleep patterns with wrist monitors for a week. Children with high evening phone call exposure slept about 12 minutes less per night compared to those with no evening phone exposure. The study couldn't determine whether the sleep disruption came from the RF-EMF radiation itself or from the stimulating activities that prompted the phone calls.

A cross- sectional and histological analysis to understand the cytological effects of cell phone radiation on buccal mucosa of children

Srujana Aravinda VS et al. · 2022

Researchers examined mouth cells from 90 children divided into three groups based on daily mobile phone use (1-2 hours, 3-6 hours, and over 6 hours). Children using phones more than 6 hours daily showed significantly more cellular damage and chromosomal abnormalities in their mouth tissue. The study focused on increased screen time during COVID-19 online learning.

The detrimental effect of cell phone radiation on sperm biological characteristics in normozoospermic

Hassanzadeh-Taheri M et al. · 2022

Researchers exposed healthy sperm samples to active cell phone radiation for 60 minutes at close range (2.5 cm) and compared them to control samples exposed to inactive phones. The cell phone radiation significantly reduced sperm viability and movement while increasing DNA damage and cell death. This laboratory study demonstrates that radiofrequency radiation from phones can harm sperm quality even in short exposures.

Cancer & Tumors100 citations

Molecular Mechanism of Malignant Transformation of Balb/c-3T3 Cells Induced by Long-Term Exposure to 1800 MHz Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation (RF-EMR)

Ding Z, Xiang X, Li J, Wu S · 2022

This study exposed mouse Balb/c-3T3 cells to 1800 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation for 40-60 days and observed signs of malignant transformation, including increased cell proliferation, migration, visible foci formation, and tumor development when transplanted into SCID mice. The researchers identified lipid metabolism and the mevalonate pathway as key biological processes involved in the observed cellular changes.

Evaluation of Cell Migration and Cytokines Expression Changes under the Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field on Wound Healing In Vitro Model

Costantini E et al. · 2022

This 2022 in vitro study investigated how radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) exposure affects wound healing by examining keratinocyte migration and expression of genes involved in the healing process. The researchers found that RF-EMF treatment promoted keratinocyte migration and regulated expression of matrix metalloproteinases, their inhibitors, and inflammatory cytokines in ways that appeared to support wound healing.

A cross-sectional and histological analysis to understand the cytological effects of cell phone radiation on buccal mucosa of children

Aravinda VSS et al. · 2022

Researchers examined mouth cells from 90 children divided into three groups based on daily mobile phone use (1-2 hours, 3-6 hours, and over 6 hours). Children using phones more than 6 hours daily showed significantly more cellular damage and chromosomal abnormalities. The study focused on increased screen time during COVID-19 online education.

Effect of RFEMR on NSE and MDA levels in Sprague Dawley rats

Pagadala, P; Shankar, V and Sumathi, ME · 2022

This study examined the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RFEMR) from mobile phones on neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in male Sprague Dawley rats. The researchers found significant increases in both NSE and MDA levels in rats exposed to RFEMR, suggesting that mobile phone radiation causes oxidative stress and oxidative damage.

Effect of Duration of Mobile Phone Use on the Salivary Flow and Total Antioxidant Capacity of Saliva and Salivary Immunoglobulin A Level: A Cross- sectional Study

Bansal D et al. · 2022

Researchers studied 81 students to see how different amounts of daily mobile phone use affected their saliva. They found that people who used phones more than 60 minutes daily had higher levels of malondialdehyde (a marker of cellular damage) in their saliva compared to moderate users, suggesting increased oxidative stress from longer phone exposure.

What is the radiation before 5G? A correlation study between measurements in situ and in real time and epidemiological indicators in Vallecas, Madrid

Isabel López et al. · 2021

Spanish researchers surveyed 268 residents living near nine cell phone towers in Madrid and measured electromagnetic radiation levels in their homes. People exposed to higher radiation levels experienced significantly more headaches, nightmares, dizziness, and sleep problems. The neighborhood also showed cancer rates 10 times higher than the Spanish national average.

Occupational Exposure to Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields and Risk of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Results of a Feasibility Study for a Pooled Analysis of Original Data

Baaken D, Dechent D, Blettner M , Drießen S , Merzenich H · 2021

Researchers examined 15 studies linking workplace exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (like those from power lines and electrical equipment) with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurological disease. The analysis found these studies were too different in methods to draw firm conclusions, but showed enough promise to justify a major pooled study. Eight research teams agreed to share their original data for better analysis.

Electromagnetic Waves from Mobile Phones may Affect Rat Brain During Development

Akakin D et al. · 2021

Researchers used EEG brain wave measurements to study how mobile phone electromagnetic radiation affects brain activity in real-time. They compared brain wave patterns when participants were not using phones versus when actively using them. The study found measurable changes in brain electrical activity during mobile phone use, suggesting the radiofrequency energy does influence neural function.

The Effect of GSM Electromagnetic Field Exposure on the Waking Electroencephalogram: Methodological Influences

Dalecki A, Verrender A, · 2021

This study examined how methodological factors influence the detection of radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) effects on EEG alpha power in 36 adults exposed to sham, low, and high RF-EMF conditions. The researchers found that alpha power increases were greater during eyes-open versus eyes-closed EEG recordings and showed a trend toward larger increases later in the exposure period, suggesting that previous studies using eyes-closed conditions or shorter exposure durations may have failed to detect RF-EMF effects.

Association between estimated whole-brain radiofrequency electromagnetic fields dose and cognitive function in preadolescents and adolescents

Unknown authors · 2021

European researchers studied over 3,200 children and teens to measure radiofrequency radiation doses to their brains from phones, tablets, and other wireless devices. They found that higher brain radiation exposure was linked to lower non-verbal intelligence scores in 9-11 year olds. The effect was small but consistent across multiple countries.

Brain & Nervous SystemNo Effects Found

Effects of 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi exposure on sleep-dependent memory consolidation

Bueno-Lopez A et al. · 2021

Researchers exposed 30 young men to Wi-Fi radiation (2.45 GHz) all night while they slept to test effects on memory formation. Surprisingly, participants performed slightly better on word memory tasks after Wi-Fi exposure, though brain activity measurements showed no changes. The authors suggest this unexpected finding may be random rather than meaningful.

Cancer & Tumors418 citations

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 exposed four-week-old mice to 1800 MHz radiofrequency fields for three weeks during morning and evening periods to investigate effects on testicular development. The exposure resulted in decreased testicular weight, sperm production, and testosterone levels, along with dysregulation of long non-coding RNA expression, with morning exposure affecting 615 lncRNAs compared to 183 for evening exposure.

DNA & Genetic DamageNo Effects Found

Analyzing the impact of 900 MHz EMF short-term exposure to the expression of 667 miRNAs in human peripheral blood cells

Unknown authors · 2021

Researchers exposed blood cells from 5 men to 900 MHz cell phone frequency radiation for up to 90 minutes, analyzing changes in 667 microRNAs that regulate gene expression. While they initially found 2 microRNAs that appeared to respond to EMF exposure, these changes could not be reproduced when the experiment was repeated 2 years later. The study found no consistent evidence that brief 900 MHz exposure alters microRNA expression in human blood cells.

Fahmi A, Saad-Hussein A, Ibrahim KS, Madboly A, Abdur-Rahman M

Fahmi A et al. · 2021

Egyptian researchers studied 100 men divided by cell phone usage patterns and found that heavy users (more than 1 hour daily for over 5 years) had significantly lower testosterone and higher stress hormones compared to light users. The effects were most pronounced in men using phones over 3 hours daily for more than 15 years, suggesting cumulative damage to male reproductive health from long-term cell phone radiation exposure.

Electromagnetic Waves from Mobile Phones may Affect Rat Brain During Development

Akakin D et al. · 2021

Researchers measured brain wave activity using EEG tests to determine if mobile phone electromagnetic radiation affects brain function. They compared brain activity when participants were not using phones versus when actively using them. This study examined whether the radiofrequency energy absorbed by your head during phone calls creates measurable changes in neural activity.

Estimated whole-brain and lobe-specific radiofrequency electromagnetic fields doses and brain volumes in preadolescents

Estimated whole-brain and lobe-specific radiofrequency electromagnetic fields doses and brain volumes in preadolescents Alba Cabré-Riera et al. · 2020

Dutch researchers studied 2,592 children aged 9-12 to see if radiofrequency radiation from phones, tablets, and WiFi affected their brain structure using MRI scans. They found no association between RF exposure and overall brain volumes, but children with higher exposure from internet-connected devices had slightly smaller caudate brain regions. The researchers noted this finding might reflect lifestyle factors rather than radiation effects.

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