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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

Researchers exposed pregnant rats and their offspring to 900 MHz cell phone radiation (the same frequency used by GSM networks) and found significant increases in brain inflammation, kidney damage, and stress hormone system activation. The effects occurred whether exposure happened before birth, after birth, or both, affecting male and female rats equally.

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 prepubertal rats to 2.45 GHz radiofrequency radiation (the same frequency as microwave ovens and WiFi) at different power levels for 45 days after birth. They found that higher exposure levels caused oxidative damage and structural changes in testicular tissue, with the strongest effects at 15 V/m field strength.

The Effect of Electrical Substations and Cellular Communication Towers on Oxidative Stress and Thyroid Gland Hormones

Kadhim LH, Mohammed MT, Al-Fartusie FS, Almohammadawi K · 2023

Researchers tested blood samples from 120 men, comparing workers at electrical substations and cell towers to unexposed controls. Both exposed groups showed significantly higher oxidative stress markers and lower antioxidant levels, with electrical substation workers experiencing the most severe effects. Thyroid function remained mostly normal, though electrical workers had elevated TSH levels.

Indirect effects of interference of two emerging environmental contaminants on cell health: Radiofrequency radiation and gold nanoparticles

Jooyan N, Mortazavi SMJ, Goliaei B, Faraji-Dana R · 2023

Researchers exposed Chinese hamster cells to 900 MHz cell phone radiation (the same frequency used in GSM networks) in the presence of gold nanoparticles, then transferred the culture medium to unexposed 'bystander' cells. They found that radiation created harmful effects not just in directly exposed cells, but also in the bystander cells that only received the transferred medium, suggesting radiation can create toxic signals that spread to nearby unexposed cells.

Impact of weak radiofrequency and static magnetic fields on key signaling molecules, intracellular pH, membrane potential, and cell growth in HT- 1080 fibrosarcoma cells

Gurhan H, Barnes F · 2023

Researchers exposed cancer cells to combinations of static magnetic fields and radiofrequency fields similar to those from wireless devices for four days. The study found that cellular damage depended on specific combinations of field strength, frequency, and background magnetic fields. The findings suggest that iron-sulfur clusters in cells may be vulnerable to these magnetic field interactions.

Weak Radiofrequency Field Effects on Chemical Parameters That Characterize Oxidative Stress in Human Fibrosarcoma and Fibroblast Cells

Gurhan H, Bajtoš M, Barnes F · 2023

Researchers exposed human cancer cells and normal cells to weak radiofrequency magnetic fields between 3-5 MHz for four days. The RF exposure at 4.2 MHz significantly increased mitochondrial mass and oxidative stress in cancer cells, suggesting these frequencies can alter cellular energy production and damage protective systems.

Comparison of the Effects of Rosmarinic Acid and Electromagnetic Radiation-Induced Cardiotoxicity on Rats

Goudarzi M, Asl JF, Shoghi H · 2023

This study examined whether rosmarinic acid (RA), a plant-based antioxidant, could protect against cardiotoxicity induced by electromagnetic radiation (EMR) at 915 MHz and 2450 MHz frequencies in rats over 30 days. The results showed that EMR exposure significantly increased oxidative stress markers and reduced antioxidant defenses, while RA treatment reversed these effects and provided significant cardiac protection.

Lipoic acid inhibits cognitive impairment induced by multiple cell phones in young male rats: role of Sirt1 and Atg7 pathway

El-Kafoury BMA et al. · 2023

Researchers exposed young rats to electromagnetic fields from multiple cell phones and found the exposure enhanced short-term learning but impaired long-term memory formation. Treatment with lipoic acid, an antioxidant, successfully reversed both the learning enhancement and memory problems, restoring normal brain function.

Positive effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on behavior, immune function, and oxidative and inflammatory state in old mice

Díaz-Del Cerro E · 2023

This 2023 study examined the effects of low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) from the NEURALTER® system on aging in mice, exposing old female mice to 15 minutes daily for 4 weeks. The researchers found that the treatment improved behavioral coordination and locomotion, enhanced immune function, and reduced oxidative and inflammatory markers in both whole animals and isolated leukocytes.

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 (similar to 2G cell phones) for one hour daily for 30 days, finding cellular damage in testicular tissue. When rats were also given paricalcitol (a vitamin D analog), the testicular damage was significantly reduced. This suggests certain compounds may help protect reproductive organs from cell phone radiation exposure.

Seed Treatment with Electromagnetic Field Induces Different Effects on Emergence, Growth and Profiles of Biochemical Compounds in Seven Half-Sib Families of Silver Birch

Čėsnienė I et al. · 2023

Researchers exposed silver birch tree seeds to electromagnetic fields for just 1 minute and found dramatic improvements in seedling growth and health markers. Some tree families showed 3 times better emergence rates, 71% taller growth, and significantly higher antioxidant levels. The study suggests brief EMF exposure can enhance plant resilience, though effects varied significantly between different genetic families.

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 their newborn pups. They found significant heart damage and oxidative stress in pups whose mothers received the longest exposures, particularly at 2100 MHz (5G frequencies). The study suggests that prenatal EMF exposure may harm developing hearts, with higher frequencies and longer durations causing more damage.

The Exposure to 2

Bertuccio MP, Acri G, Ientile R, Caccamo D, Currò M · 2023

Unable to generate summary. The study record provided is incomplete - the title appears truncated ('The Exposure to 2'), no abstract is provided, and author names are missing. Insufficient information is available to determine whether this is an EMF study or to describe its methodology and findings.

Adverse effects of 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation emitted from mobile phones on bone and skeletal muscle

Bektas H, Nalbant A, Akdag MB, Demir C, Kavak S, Dasdag S · 2023

Researchers exposed rats to mobile phone frequencies (900, 1800, and 2100 MHz) for two hours daily over a month, finding significant damage to both bone strength and muscle tissue. The study measured biomechanical properties of leg bones and oxidative stress markers in muscles, discovering harmful effects at radiation levels similar to those emitted by cell phones.

Gupta V, Srivastava R. 2.45 GHz microwave radiation induced oxidative stress: Role of inflammatory cytokines in regulating male fertility through estrogen receptor alpha in Gallus gallus domesticus

Gupta V, Srivastava R · 2022

Researchers exposed young male chickens to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation (the same frequency as WiFi and microwave ovens) for 2 hours daily over 30 days. The radiation caused testicular shrinkage, increased inflammation, and reduced hormone receptor activity linked to male fertility. This study provides biological evidence that common microwave frequencies may impair reproductive development.

doi:10.1186/s12888-022-04419-8

Relationship between cell-phone over-use scale with depression et al. · 2022

Researchers studied 212 Iranian university students to examine connections between excessive cell phone use and mental health problems. They found that students who overused their phones had significantly higher levels of stress and anxiety, though the link to depression wasn't statistically significant. The findings suggest that problematic phone use patterns may worsen psychological well-being in young adults.

(2022) Estimation of RF and ELF dose by anatomical location in the brain from wireless phones in the MOBI-Kids study

Calderón et al · 2022

Researchers developed a sophisticated algorithm to calculate how much radiofrequency and extremely low frequency electromagnetic radiation reaches different brain regions from wireless phone use in young people aged 10-24. They found that older GSM phones deliver substantially higher radiation doses than newer 3G phones, and that radiation exposure varies dramatically depending on which part of the brain you're measuring.

Assessment of cortisol secretory pattern in workers chronically exposed to ELF-EMF generated by high voltage transmission lines and substations

Touitou Y, Selmaoui B, Lambrozo J · 2022

Researchers studied cortisol hormone levels in 14 electrical workers chronically exposed to 50 Hz power line magnetic fields for 1-20 years. Workers with higher EMF exposure (above 0.3 microTesla) showed significantly altered cortisol secretion patterns compared to unexposed controls. This suggests that long-term exposure to power line frequencies can disrupt the body's stress hormone system.

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Occup Med (Lond) 72(3):184-190, 2022

Sorahan T et al. · 2022

Insufficient information provided. Only a journal citation (Occup Med (Lond) 72(3):184-190, 2022) and document type (review) were supplied without title, abstract, or author names. Cannot generate accurate summary without knowing the study's specific focus.

Park, H-J, J-H Choi, M-H

Park, H-J, J-H Choi, M-H · 2022

Insufficient information provided. The study record contains only author names (Park, H-J, Choi, J-H, and M-H), a year (2022), and a designation of 'technical' as the organism field. No title, abstract, or study details are available to determine whether this is an EMF health effects study or what it examined.

EMF promote BMSCs differentiation and functional recovery in hemiparkinsonian rats

Jadidi T, Asadian N, Jadidi M, Vafaei AA · 2022

Researchers exposed bone marrow stem cells to 75 Hz electromagnetic fields at 400 µT strength, then injected them into rats with Parkinson's disease. The EMF-treated stem cells showed better differentiation into neurons and improved the rats' motor function compared to untreated cells. This suggests specific EMF frequencies might enhance stem cell therapy for neurodegenerative diseases.

Distinct fatty acid redistribution and textural changes in the brain tissue upon the static magnetic field exposure

Ilić AŽ et al. · 2022

Researchers exposed mice to a strong 128 mT static magnetic field for one hour daily over five days, finding that the field's orientation relative to Earth's magnetic field significantly affected brain tissue. The study revealed changes in fatty acid composition and microscopic tissue structure that weren't detectable through standard pathological examination.

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