Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers used repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to target the brain's prefrontal cortex in 32 cocaine-addicted patients. The magnetic stimulation group had significantly more cocaine-free urine tests and lower cravings compared to controls receiving standard treatment. This pilot study suggests targeted electromagnetic fields might help treat addiction by restoring normal brain activity.
Unknown authors · 2016
This study appears to be particle physics research examining B meson decay properties using the CMS detector at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. The research measured quantum mechanical properties of subatomic particles, not electromagnetic field health effects. This appears to be incorrectly categorized as EMF health research.
Rauš Balind S, M. · 2016
Serbian researchers exposed rats to 50 Hz magnetic fields at 0.5 mT (similar to power line frequencies) for periods ranging from one day to three months. The magnetic field exposure caused significant structural changes to pituitary ACTH cells, which are crucial for stress hormone regulation. Even short-term exposure reduced cell numbers and volumes, leading researchers to classify this EMF as a stress-inducing factor.
Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers exposed rats to 40 Hz electromagnetic fields (similar to power line frequencies) daily for three weeks and tracked changes in basic behaviors like eating, drinking, movement, and blood sugar. The exposed rats showed disrupted weight patterns, reduced appetite, altered glucose levels, and decreased activity on the first day after exposure. These findings suggest that even extremely low-frequency EMF can disrupt normal biological functions in mammals.
Unknown authors · 2016
This study appears to be misclassified in the EMF Research Hub database. The research actually examined particle physics phenomena at the Large Hadron Collider, specifically measuring decay patterns of Lambda-b baryons into various particle combinations. The study has no connection to electromagnetic field health effects or biological systems.
Unknown authors · 2016
This study analyzed genetic profiles from over 1,100 brain tumor samples to better understand diffuse gliomas (a type of brain cancer). Researchers found specific genetic mutations that help classify these tumors and predict patient outcomes. The findings may improve treatment approaches by identifying distinct molecular subtypes of brain tumors.
Unknown authors · 2016
Dutch researchers exposed rat brain cell cultures to common insecticides and methylmercury for 14 days, measuring changes in neuronal activity using electrode arrays. They found that chronic low-level exposure to several compounds significantly altered brain cell firing patterns, with some chemicals requiring 10 times lower concentrations to cause effects during long-term exposure compared to short-term exposure. This demonstrates that traditional acute toxicity testing may miss important neurological effects that only emerge with prolonged exposure.
de Kleijn S, G. · 2016
This study appears to be about crystal structure prediction methods rather than EMF health effects. The research focused on testing computational methods for predicting how organic crystals arrange themselves, particularly for salts, hydrates, and flexible molecules. This represents a chemistry and materials science study, not EMF research.
Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers used advanced genetic sequencing to identify specific gene mutations in patients with rare blood disorders called histiocytic neoplasms. They discovered new genetic targets for treatment and successfully treated some patients with targeted drugs. This study advances precision medicine for these challenging blood cancers.
Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers exposed human eye lens cells to 50 Hz magnetic fields at 0.4 mT (400 times stronger than typical household exposure) for up to 48 hours. Multiple DNA damage tests showed no harmful effects. This suggests power line frequency magnetic fields may not directly damage eye cells that could lead to cataracts.
Unknown authors · 2016
This study tracked antibiotic resistance patterns in bacterial infections across Chinese hospitals from 2005-2014. Researchers found mixed trends: some bacteria became less resistant to certain antibiotics, while others developed dangerous resistance to last-resort carbapenem drugs. The findings highlight the critical need for ongoing bacterial surveillance to guide treatment decisions.
Unknown authors · 2016
Chinese researchers studied 867 electrical workers exposed to high-voltage power lines (110-420kV) and found significantly increased oxidative stress markers in their urine compared to unexposed workers. When exposed workers took green tea polyphenol supplements for 12 months, these harmful markers decreased, but the protection disappeared three months after stopping supplementation.
Unknown authors · 2016
Chinese researchers exposed mice to power line frequency electromagnetic fields (50 Hz, 8mT) for 28 days and found significant immune system damage, including reduced blood cell production and increased cell death. However, when mice received lotus seedpod extracts (procyanidins), these protective compounds prevented most of the EMF-induced immune damage.
Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers tested whether static magnetic fields from dental magnetic attachments damage human gum cells in laboratory cultures. They found that stronger magnets (particularly double magnet configurations) caused genetic damage to gum cells, as measured by increased micronucleus formation. The study suggests that the magnetic fields commonly used in dental prosthetics may pose genetic risks to surrounding gum tissue.
Unknown authors · 2016
Belgian researchers tested whether 100 μT magnetic fields at 50 Hz (power line frequency) could make chemical mutagens more dangerous to DNA. Using bacteria exposed to both magnetic fields and known DNA-damaging chemicals, they found no increased genetic damage compared to chemicals alone. The magnetic fields neither caused DNA damage by themselves nor amplified the harmful effects of chemical mutagens.
Unknown authors · 2016
This study tracked antibiotic resistance patterns in bacteria across Chinese hospitals from 2005 to 2014, analyzing over 20,000 to 84,000 bacterial samples annually. The research found mixed trends, with some bacteria becoming less resistant to certain antibiotics while others developed increased resistance to critical drugs like carbapenems. This surveillance work helps hospitals understand changing bacterial threats and guides treatment decisions.
Unknown authors · 2016
This appears to be an erratum (correction) for a major genomics research paper about clinical sequencing, not an EMF study. The original paper discussed accelerating genomic medicine practices through the Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium. This correction notice does not contain any EMF-related research findings.
Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers exposed hair follicle cells to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) at 1 milliTesla for up to 14 days. The EMF exposure increased expression of genes associated with neural development, particularly MAP2, suggesting the fields influenced cell differentiation toward nerve-like characteristics.
Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers exposed human breast cancer cells to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields using different timing patterns and measured changes in antioxidant gene activity. They found that intermittent exposure (5 minutes on, 5 minutes off) altered the expression of protective genes NQO1 and NQO2. This suggests that the timing pattern of EMF exposure, not just intensity, may influence cellular responses.
Unknown authors · 2016
This study analyzed particle physics data from proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider, measuring the production of specific subatomic particles. The research confirmed that experimental results matched theoretical predictions from the Standard Model of particle physics. This is fundamental physics research with no connection to electromagnetic field health effects or biological systems.
de Kleijn S, G. · 2016
This study appears to be about crystal structure prediction methods rather than EMF health effects. The research presented results from blind testing of computational methods used to predict how organic molecules arrange themselves in crystal form. This represents progress in materials science and pharmaceutical research applications.
Unknown authors · 2016
This comprehensive 2016 Global Burden of Disease study analyzed 79 environmental, behavioral, and occupational risk factors affecting human health worldwide from 1990 to 2015. The research found that all studied risks combined accounted for 57.8% of global deaths and 41.2% of disability-adjusted life years, with environmental pollutants like ambient particulate matter ranking among the top 10 contributors to global disease burden.
Unknown authors · 2016
Researchers analyzed genetic mutations in 1,144 lung cancer samples, comparing two main types: adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. They discovered new cancer-driving genes and found that nearly half of all lung tumors contained enough genetic changes to potentially respond to immunotherapy treatments.
Unknown authors · 2016
Turkish researchers exposed pregnant rats to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields (similar to 2G cell phones) for one hour daily during late pregnancy. When the offspring reached 60 days old, males showed significantly damaged sperm quality, increased DNA damage, and widespread cell death in their reproductive organs compared to unexposed controls.
Unknown authors · 2016
This appears to be a clinical trial abstract about bowel cleansing preparations for colonoscopy procedures, comparing different formulations (N2D, N1D, and 2LPEG) for their effectiveness and safety. The study found similar bowel cleansing efficacy rates between 87-92% across all three preparations, with some differences in adenoma detection rates. This research is unrelated to electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure or health effects.
