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Effect of 50-Hz magnetic fields on the expression of activation-induced deaminase, B- cell lymphoma 6 and serum levels of interleukin-6, interleukin-21

Gholamian-Hamadan M et al. · 2023

Researchers exposed 80 rats to different strengths of 50 Hz magnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) for 60 days to study effects on immune system proteins and antibody production. They found that very weak fields (1 μT) suppressed a key immune gene, while stronger fields (500 μT) increased inflammatory proteins. This suggests that even low-level magnetic field exposure can alter how our immune system responds to threats.

Extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) induces alterations in epigenetic regulation in the myometrium - An in vitro study

Franczak A et al. · 2023

This in vitro study examined the effects of 50 Hz extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) at 1.3 mT on three cancer cell lines (HeLa, ES-2, and DU-145) for 15-30 minutes. The researchers found that ELF-EMF exposure increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels and altered expression of genes and proteins involved in DNA damage response and epigenetic modifications, with the most notable changes in ES-2 ovarian cancer cells and DU-145 prostate cancer cells after 30-minute exposure.

Assessment of protein and DNA polymorphisms in corn (Zea mays) under the effect of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation

Abdelhaliem E, Abdalla HM, Bolbol AA, Shehata RS · 2023

Researchers exposed corn plants to non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation and found extensive genetic damage, including 96.66% protein changes, DNA alterations up to 100% in some tests, and DNA damage levels reaching 20% compared to just 3% in unexposed plants. The study used multiple laboratory techniques to measure how EMF exposure affected the corn's genetic material and cellular proteins.

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Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields and N-acetylcysteine on transplantation of vitrified mouse ovarian tissue

(VO et al. · 2023

Researchers studied whether pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) could help preserve frozen mouse ovarian tissue after transplantation. They found that PEMF treatment, especially when combined with an antioxidant called N-acetylcysteine, significantly improved follicle survival and blood vessel development. This suggests electromagnetic fields might have therapeutic benefits for fertility preservation procedures.

Shortwave radiation-induced reproductive organ damage in male rats by enhanced expression of molecules associated with the calpain/Cdk5 pathway and oxidative stress

Yao B et al. · 2023

This appears to be a physics research paper about the HERD (High Energy cosmic-Ray Detection) collaboration, which studies cosmic ray particles from space. The abstract lists international research institutions working on space-based particle detection equipment. This study does not appear to involve EMF health effects or biological systems.

Effect of WiFi signal exposure in utero and early life on neurodevelopment and behaviors of rats

Wu H et al. · 2023

This study examined the effects of prenatal and early-life WiFi signal exposure on neurodevelopment, behavior, and brain biochemistry in rats from embryonic day 0 to postnatal day 42. The researchers found no adverse effects on hippocampal neurons, oxidative stress markers, or general neurodevelopment, though male rats exposed to WiFi showed increased body weight, improved spatial memory and learning, and behavioral hyperactivity.

Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields from Mobile Phones and Fructose consumption Coalesce to Perturb Metabolic Regulators AMPK/SIRT1-UCP2/FOXO1 in Growing Rats

Tripathi R, Banerjee SK, Nirala JP, Mathur R · 2023

Researchers exposed growing rats to mobile phone radiation (1,760 MHz) and high-fructose diets for 8 weeks, finding that the combination significantly disrupted metabolic regulation in the brain and liver. The dual exposure impaired insulin signaling, mitochondrial function, and antioxidant defenses more severely than either stressor alone. This suggests that common modern exposures may work together to increase metabolic dysfunction risk during critical developmental periods.

Sci Rep 13(1):17806, 2023

Unknown authors · 2023

Insufficient information provided. Only a journal citation (Sci Rep 13(1):17806, 2023), organism type (rodent), and year are available. The title and abstract were not provided, making it impossible to determine if this is an EMF study or to identify its findings.

Residential exposure to magnetic fields from transformer stations and risk of childhood leukemia

Unknown authors · 2023

Italian researchers studied 182 children with leukemia and 726 healthy controls to see if living near electrical transformer stations increases cancer risk. They found no overall increased risk, but children aged 5 and older showed some elevated risk when living within 15-25 meters of transformers. The study was limited by small numbers of children actually living that close to transformer stations.

Pre and postnatal exposure to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields induce inflammation and oxidative stress, and alter renin-angiotensin system components differently in male and female offsprings

Kilic A, Ustunova S, Bulut H, Meral I · 2023

Turkish researchers exposed pregnant rats and their offspring to 900 MHz cell phone radiation (the frequency used by GSM networks) for one hour daily. They found significant increases in inflammation, oxidative stress, and activation of the renin-angiotensin system in both brain and kidney tissues of the young rats. The effects occurred whether exposure happened during pregnancy, after birth, or both periods.

Effects of prenatal mobile phone radiation exposure on MMP9 expression: Implications for inflammation, oxidative stress, and sensory-motor impairment after neonatal hypoxia- ischemia in rats

Khayat S, Fanaei H, Lakzaee N · 2023

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to cell phone radiation and then subjected their offspring to simulated brain injury (hypoxia-ischemia). Rat pups whose mothers were exposed to RF radiation during pregnancy showed significantly worse brain damage, inflammation, and behavioral problems after brain injury compared to unexposed controls. The study suggests prenatal cell phone exposure may make developing brains more vulnerable to injury.

Effects of Exposure to Radiofrequency at 2.45 GHz on Structural Changes Associated with Lipid Peroxidation in Prepubertal Rat Testicular Tissue

Karadayı A et al. · 2023

Researchers exposed young rats to 2.45 GHz radiation (WiFi frequency) at different intensities for 45 days to study effects on developing reproductive tissue. The study found that stronger radiation caused increased oxidative damage and structural changes in testicular tissue, with the highest exposure level (15 V/m) producing significant harmful effects.

Protective effect of paricalcitol in rat testicular damage induced by subchronic 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation

Demirbağ B et al. · 2023

Researchers exposed male rats to 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation (cell phone frequency) for one hour daily over 30 days, finding it caused testicular damage including cellular changes and increased oxidative stress. When rats received paricalcitol (a vitamin D compound) alongside radiation exposure, the testicular damage was significantly reduced. This suggests certain compounds might help protect reproductive organs from cell phone radiation effects.

A primary study on rat fetal development and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels under the control of electromagnetic fields Background: In previous researches, electromagnetic fields have been shown to adversely affect the behavior and biology of humans and animals; however, body growth and brain- derived neurotrophic factor levels were not evaluated

DastAmooz S, Broujeni ST, Sarahian N · 2023

This study examined whether Wi-Fi electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure during pregnancy affected fetal development, body growth, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in rat offspring. The researchers found that EMF exposure resulted in reduced body growth measurements and significantly decreased BDNF levels in the offspring compared to control animals.

Effect of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted by Modern Cellphones on Sperm Motility and Viability: An In Vitro Study

Unknown authors · 2023

University of Miami researchers exposed sperm samples from healthy men to radiation from smartphones using different wireless connections (4G, 5G, and WiFi). They found that WiFi radiation significantly reduced sperm movement and survival rates, while 4G and 5G showed no harmful effects. This suggests the specific frequency matters more than the generation of wireless technology.

Risk factors of congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT): Exposure to mobile phones during pregnancy

Çeleğen K et al. · 2023

Researchers studied 57 infants with kidney and urinary tract birth defects (CAKUT) compared to 57 healthy controls, examining their mothers' mobile phone use during pregnancy. They found that mothers who talked longer on phones and had higher electromagnetic field exposure were more likely to have babies with these birth defects. The study suggests prenatal phone radiation exposure may contribute to kidney abnormalities in developing babies.

The effects of long-term prenatal exposure to 900, 1800, and 2100 MHz electromagnetic field radiation on myocardial tissue of rats

Bozok S, Karaagac E, Sener D, Akakin D, Tumkaya L · 2023

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to cell phone frequencies (900, 1800, and 2100 MHz) for up to 24 hours daily during pregnancy, then examined heart tissue in newborn pups. Higher frequencies and longer exposure times caused more severe heart damage and oxidative stress, with 2100 MHz (5G frequency) showing the worst effects. The findings suggest that prenatal EMF exposure may harm developing hearts.

Sex- dependent impact of perinatal 5G electromagnetic field exposure in the adolescent rat behavior

Bodin R et al. · 2023

French researchers exposed pregnant rats to 5G radiation at 3500 MHz for 22 hours daily from pregnancy through weaning, then tested their offspring as adolescents. They found delayed tooth development in all pups and opposite behavioral changes in males versus females - females showed 70% less repetitive movements while males showed 50% more. The exposure level was below current safety limits.

900 MHZ electromagnetic field exposure relieved AD-like symptoms on APP/PS1 mice: A potential non-invasive strategy for AD treatment

Zhi W et al. · 2023

This 2023 study examined the effects of long-term 900 MHz microwave radiation exposure on APP/PS1 transgenic mice (a model of Alzheimer's disease) over 270 days. The researchers found that microwave exposure improved spatial and working memory, reduced amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain, and did not induce amyloid plaque formation in wild-type control mice, with mechanisms potentially involving changes in protein expression and neurotransmitter balance in the hippocampus.

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Effect of WiFi signal exposure in utero and early life on neurodevelopment and behaviors of rats

Wu H et al. · 2023

This study examined the effects of prenatal and early-life WiFi signal exposure on neurodevelopment and behavior in Wistar rats from pregnancy through postnatal day 42. The researchers found no adverse effects on hippocampal neurons, oxidative stress markers, or general neurodevelopment, though some sex-dependent effects were observed, including increased body weight, improved spatial learning and memory, and increased behavioral activity in male offspring.

Changes in cognitive function, synaptic structure and protein expression after long-term exposure to 2.856 and 9.375 GHz microwaves

Wang H et al. · 2023

This study describes the Lobster Eye Imager for Astronomy (LEIA), an X-ray telescope launched on a Chinese satellite in 2022. The instrument uses advanced optics and CMOS sensors to observe X-rays from space objects. While this is an astronomy instrument rather than an EMF health study, it demonstrates how sensitive electronic equipment operates in space's electromagnetic environment.

Disrupted Topological Organization of Brain Network in Rats with Spatial Memory Impairments Induced by Acute Microwave Radiation

Wang H et al. · 2023

This 2023 study examined the effects of acute microwave radiation on brain network organization in rats, specifically investigating whether such exposure induces spatial memory impairments and associated changes in topological brain network structure. The research appears to have found disrupted patterns of brain network organization in rats exposed to microwave radiation that exhibited spatial memory deficits.

Theta band brainwaves in human resting EEG modulated by mobile phone radiofrequency

Wallace J et al. · 2023

Researchers exposed 21 healthy volunteers to 900 MHz cell phone radiation and measured their brain activity using EEG. They found that theta brainwaves were significantly altered during exposure, with the effect depending on whether participants had their eyes open or closed. This is the first study to show that cell phone radiation can change specific brainwave patterns in real-time.

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