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Detection of the chemical changes in blood, liver, and brain caused by electromagnetic field exposure using Raman spectroscopy, biochemical assays combined with multivariate analyses

Guleken Z, Kula-Maximenko M, Depciuch J, Kılıç AM, Sarıbal D · 2022

Researchers exposed laboratory animals to 500 μT electromagnetic fields at 50 Hz (power line frequency) and used advanced spectroscopy to detect molecular changes in brain and liver tissue. The study found increased oxidative damage, reduced antioxidant defenses, and structural changes to proteins and lipids in exposed animals. This provides direct evidence that power line frequency EMF causes measurable biochemical harm at the cellular level.

Magnetic fields produced by subsea high-voltage direct current cables reduce swimming activity of haddock larvae (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

Cresci A et al. · 2022

Researchers exposed haddock fish larvae to magnetic fields similar to those produced by underwater power cables (50-150 µT). The magnetic fields reduced swimming speed by 60% and acceleration by 38% in most larvae. This could affect how young fish disperse and survive in areas near underwater cables.

Biological effects of ultrashort electric pulses in a Neuroblastoma cell line: the energy density role

Consales C et al. · 2022

Researchers studied how ultrashort electric pulses affect neuroblastoma cells, focusing on extremely low energy levels that had never been tested before. They found that even these minimal electric exposures could cause changes in gene activity within the cells. The findings suggest that medical devices using electric pulses may be safer than previously thought, while also opening doors for new therapeutic applications.

Brain & Nervous System1,994 citations

Moderate intensity of static magnetic fields can alter the avoidance behavior and fat storage of Caenorhabditis elegans via serotonin

Cheng L, Yang B, Du H, Zhou T, Li Y, Wu J, Cao Z, Xu A · 2022

This 2022 study investigated how moderate intensity static magnetic fields affect Caenorhabditis elegans (roundworms), examining changes in avoidance behavior and fat storage through serotonin signaling pathways. The research suggests that static magnetic field exposure can alter these physiological and behavioral parameters via serotonergic mechanisms.

Vestibular Extremely Low-Frequency Magnetic and Electric Stimulation Effects on Human Subjective Visual Vertical Perception

Bouisset N, Villard S, Legros A · 2022

This study compared how extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and alternating current (AC) stimulations affect human vestibular system function by measuring changes in subjective visual vertical (SVV) perception. The researchers found that while both stimulation types produced similar SVV precision levels, ELF-MF stimulation required longer adjustment times and showed higher variability compared to AC stimulation, with differences between the two modalities being relatively small.

The Effect of Electrical Fields From High-voltage Transmission Line on Cognitive, Biological, and Anatomical Changes in Male Rhesus macaque Monkeys Using MRI: A Case Report Study

Unknown authors · 2022

This 2022 case study examined male rhesus macaque monkeys exposed to electrical fields from high-voltage transmission lines, using MRI to assess cognitive, biological, and anatomical changes. The research focused on understanding how power line EMF affects brain function and behavior in primates. The study contributes to growing evidence that living near electrical infrastructure may impact cognitive health.

Insights into the behavioural responses of juvenile thornback ray Raja clavata to alternating and direct current magnetic fields

Albert L, Olivier F, Jolivet A, Chauvaud L, Chauvaud S · 2022

Scientists exposed juvenile thornback rays to magnetic fields similar to those from underwater power cables, testing both direct current and 50 Hz alternating current at 450 microTesla strength. The rays showed increased activity during midday under direct current exposure and synchronized behaviors under alternating current exposure. This research helps understand how marine renewable energy infrastructure might affect magneto-sensitive marine species like sharks and rays.

GENDER DIFFERENCES IN EFFECTS OF PRENATAL AND POSTNATAL EXPOSURE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD AND PRENATAL ZINC ON BEHAVIOUR AND SYNAPTIC PROTEINS IN RATS

Acikgoz B, Ersoy N, Aksu I, Kiray A, Bagriyanik HA, Kiray M · 2022

Researchers exposed pregnant rats and their offspring to electromagnetic fields from pregnancy through 42 days after birth, testing behavior and brain proteins. EMF exposure increased anxiety and reduced activity in the young rats, while decreasing important brain proteins needed for proper nerve connections. Zinc supplements helped female offspring somewhat but had no effect on males.

Transcriptional Analysis of Mice Melanoma B16-F10 Cells in Response to Directed Current Electric Fields

Yun J, Jin X, Sun Q, Xu L, Gao J, Wang X, Zhao S · 2022

This study examined how directed current electric fields affect mouse melanoma B16-F10 cells, using RNA sequencing to analyze transcriptional changes. The cells migrated toward the cathode in a voltage-dependent manner, with approximately 3000 upregulated and 2613 downregulated genes identified, including genes associated with cell migration, tumorigenesis, invasion, and metastasis.

Protein expression changes during phagocytosis influenced by low-frequency electromagnetic field exposure

Piszczek P et al. · 2022

Polish researchers exposed human immune cells to 7 Hz magnetic fields (30 mT) for 3 hours and found significant changes in protein expression during phagocytosis, the process by which immune cells engulf foreign particles. The electromagnetic field exposure particularly affected iNOS protein levels and related genes involved in immune response pathways.

Induced Neurodifferentiation of hBM- MSCs through Activation of the ERK/CREB Pathway via Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields and Physical Stimulation Promotes Neurogenesis in Cerebral Ischemic Models

Park H-J, Choi J-H, Nam M-H, Seo Y-K · 2022

This 2022 review examined how pulsed electromagnetic fields and physical stimulation can induce neurodifferentiation of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBM-MSCs) through activation of the ERK/CREB signaling pathway. The study focused on how these mechanisms promote neurogenesis in models of cerebral ischemia.

Extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields exposure during the prenatal and postnatal periods alters pro-inflammatory cytokines levels by gender

Ozturk H et al. · 2022

Researchers exposed pregnant and nursing rats to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) and studied immune system effects in their offspring. Female offspring showed increased inflammatory markers and immune cell changes, while males were less affected. This suggests EMF exposure during critical developmental periods may program long-term immune dysfunction in a gender-specific way.

Do 50/60 Hz magnetic fields influence oxidative or DNA damage responses in human SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells? Int J Radiat Biol 98(10):1581-1591, 2022

Mustafa E et al. · 2022

This 2022 in vitro study examined whether 50 and 60 Hz magnetic fields (at 100 µTRMS) affected oxidative stress, DNA damage, and related gene expression in human neuroblastoma cells. The researchers found only weak effects, including suggestive evidence of increased ROS-related gene expression and decreased menadione-induced ROS levels with 50 Hz exposure, while DNA damage and repair rates were unaffected.

Anticancer and antibacterial potentials induced post short-term exposure to electromagnetic field and silver nanoparticles and related pathological and genetic alterations: in vitro study

Unknown authors · 2022

Researchers tested extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) and silver nanoparticles against bacteria and breast cancer cells. The combination achieved 100% bacterial kill rates and triggered cancer cell death through programmed cell destruction. The study suggests these agents work by creating oxidative stress that damages harmful cells while potentially sparing healthy ones.

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Martínez, M.A., A. Úbeda, J. · 2022

This appears to be an art history study about 19th century Spanish portrait painter Federico de Madrazo y Kuntz, not an EMF research study. The abstract discusses Romanticism and portraiture, with no mention of electromagnetic fields, health effects, or biological research.

Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Fields Induce mTOR and Hsa_Circ_100338 Expression Changes in Gastric Cancer and Normal Fibroblast Cell Lines

Mansoury F, Babaei N, Abdi S, Entezari M, Doosti A · 2022

Researchers exposed normal and gastric cancer cells to extremely low frequency magnetic fields at different intensities for 18 hours. They found that specific field strengths (0.25 and 0.5 millitesla) reduced cancer cell viability while boosting normal cell health, and decreased expression of genes linked to tumor growth and spread. This suggests certain EMF exposures might have therapeutic potential against gastric cancer.

Whole Body / General3,937 citations

Extremely Low- Frequency Electromagnetic Field Impairs the Development of Honeybee ( Apis cerana)

Li Y, Sun C, Zhou H, Huang H, Chen Y, Duan X, Huang S, Li J · 2022

This appears to be a machine learning study about improving language model performance through instruction fine-tuning, not an EMF health study. The abstract discusses training AI models on various tasks and benchmarks like MMLU and BBH. This study has no relevance to electromagnetic field health effects or biological impacts.

The Apoptotic Effect of Caffeic or Chlorogenic Acid on the C32 Cells That Have Simultaneously Been Exposed to a Static Magnetic Field

Kimsa-Dudek M et al. · 2022

Researchers tested whether static magnetic fields combined with natural compounds (caffeic and chlorogenic acid) could kill melanoma cancer cells. They found that both the magnetic field and the plant compounds triggered cell death, with caffeic acid being more effective. This suggests magnetic fields might enhance natural cancer treatments.

Effects of prolonged exposure to ELF-EMF on HERVs expression in human melanoma cells

Karimi A, Ghadiri-Moghaddam F, Valipour M, Yahyavi Y · 2022

Researchers exposed human melanoma cells to power line frequency magnetic fields (50 Hz) for 96 hours and found it significantly reduced the activity of certain viral genes (HERVs) that are linked to cancer development. The study suggests this type of EMF exposure might have therapeutic potential for treating melanoma by suppressing these harmful viral elements.

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