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Brain & Nervous SystemNo Effects Found

Michelant L, Baz T, Carrie A, Hugueville L, Lévêque P, Selmaoui B

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed 31 healthy young adults to 26 GHz 5G millimeter-wave radiation for 26.5 minutes and measured their brain electrical activity using EEG. The study found no changes in brain wave patterns during or after exposure to this 5G frequency at regulatory-compliant levels. This provides the first controlled data on how 26 GHz 5G signals affect human brain activity.

From adults to offspring: Wi-Fi RF-EMR exposure in adult zebrafish impairs reproduction and transgenerationally effects development and behavior of progeny

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed adult zebrafish to Wi-Fi radiation from a 4G router for 4 hours daily over 30 days, then bred them in EMF-free conditions. The offspring showed increased death rates, physical deformities, and anxiety-like behavior, even though they were never directly exposed to the radiation themselves. This suggests Wi-Fi exposure can damage reproductive health and harm future generations.

Single exposure to near-threshold 5G millimeter wave modifies restraint stress responses in rats

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed rats to 28 GHz millimeter waves (5G frequencies) at power levels near current safety thresholds and measured stress hormone responses. They found that even single exposures altered stress hormones like corticosterone and noradrenaline for days afterward. This suggests 5G frequencies can trigger biological stress responses at levels currently considered safe.

Whole Body / General5,364 citations

Ma S, Li S, Wang H, Li Y, Lu C, Li X

Unknown authors · 2025

This study appears to be misclassified in the EMF Research Hub database. The research actually focuses on developing DeepSeek-R1, an artificial intelligence model that uses reinforcement learning to improve reasoning abilities without human demonstrations. The study has no connection to electromagnetic field exposure or health effects.

Brain & Nervous SystemNo Effects Found

Repeated Head Exposures to a 5G-3.5 GHz Signal Do Not Alter Behavior but Modify Intracortical Gene Expression in Adult Male Mice

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed mice to 5G signals at 3.5 GHz for six weeks, finding no changes in behavior, memory, or anxiety levels. However, the radiation did alter gene expression in brain cells, particularly affecting genes related to brain communication pathways. The study shows 5G can cause biological changes even when behavioral effects aren't obvious.

Effects of 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz mobile phone radiation on the blood-brain barrier of New Zealand rabbits

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed New Zealand rabbits to cell phone radiation at 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz frequencies for 38 minutes daily to test blood-brain barrier permeability. While 1800 MHz showed no significant effects, 2100 MHz radiation caused statistically significant changes to the protective barrier that normally prevents toxins from entering brain tissue.

Terahertz wave induces the structural and functional changes in voltage-gated calcium channel Cav1.1: A molecular dynamics study

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers used computer modeling to study how terahertz waves affect voltage-gated calcium channels (Cav1.1), which control calcium flow in cells. The study found that terahertz radiation caused structural and functional changes to these critical cellular components. This matters because calcium channels regulate many vital processes including muscle contraction, nerve signaling, and hormone release.

Spatiotemporal terahertz modulation enhances NMDAR-mediated miniature EPSCs

Unknown authors · 2025

This study describes the protocol for establishing the West China Bone Health Cohort, a large-scale research project designed to track bone health changes over time in aging populations. The cohort will collect comprehensive health data, including questionnaires, physical exams, imaging, and biological samples to identify risk factors for osteoporosis. The research aims to develop better prediction models for early detection and prevention of bone loss in China's rapidly aging population.

Iranfar S, Wallace J, Selmaoui B, Yahia-Cherif L

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed healthy young adults to 900 MHz cell phone signals and measured brain activity using magnetoencephalography (MEG). The study found that even brief exposure altered brain connectivity patterns, particularly affecting communication between regions in the right hemisphere including areas involved in memory and emotion processing.

Hancı H, Yenilmez E, Demir S, Yıldırım M, Gedikli Ö, Kaya H

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields (similar to cell phone radiation) for one hour daily throughout pregnancy. They found that this prenatal EMF exposure caused lasting damage to peripheral nerve development in the offspring, with structural changes still visible when the rats reached adulthood. While nerve function wasn't completely impaired, the study demonstrates that EMF exposure during pregnancy can cause permanent developmental changes.

Analysis of the Association of Mobile Phone Usage and Hearing Function in Young Adults

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers tested hearing function in 78 young adults (ages 17-24) with different levels of mobile phone usage. They found mild to moderate hearing loss at low frequencies (250-1000 Hz) in participants who used phones more than 30 minutes daily for five years, with 4G users showing more hearing damage than 5G users. The study suggests long-term phone use may damage hearing ability in young people.

The effects of short-term and long- term 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation on adult rat auditory brainstem response

Er H, Basaranlar G., Derin N., Kantar D, Ozen S. · 2025

Researchers exposed adult rats to 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation (the frequency used by 3G cell phones) for either 1 week or 10 weeks, 2 hours daily. Short-term exposure delayed auditory brainstem responses and caused brain oxidative damage, while longer exposure with rest days showed no harmful effects. This suggests acute cell phone radiation exposure may temporarily impair hearing function.

Bhandari M, Anand AS, Verma K, Regmi K, Amitabh, Prasad DN, Kohli E

Unknown authors · 2025

This large randomized trial tested whether adding oral antiviral drugs (molnupiravir or nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) to standard care improved outcomes for hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Neither antiviral showed benefit, with identical 17-19% death rates in both treatment and control groups. The study was stopped early due to low enrollment, limiting the ability to detect smaller benefits.

Altered development in rodent brain cells after 900MHz radiofrequency exposure

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed developing rats to 900MHz cell phone radiation at levels considered safe by current regulations (0.08 and 0.4 W/kg SAR). They found significant changes in brain development, including reduced brain growth factors, altered cell division, and disrupted formation of neural connections. The study suggests developing brains may be particularly vulnerable to wireless radiation even at supposedly safe exposure levels.

Altun G, Kaplan S

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to 900 MHz cell phone radiation for 2 hours daily and found their offspring had fewer brain neurons in areas controlling appetite, along with increased anxiety behaviors. The study also examined whether melatonin or omega-3 supplements could protect against these effects, but found limited benefits.

Whole Body / General5,364 citations

Wang J, Dong J, Xu Q, Yan S, Wang H, Lei H, Ma X, Yang T, Wang K, Li Z, Wang X

Unknown authors · 2025

This study appears to be misclassified in the EMF Research Hub database - it actually describes DeepSeek-R1, an artificial intelligence model trained through reinforcement learning to improve reasoning abilities. The research demonstrates that AI systems can develop advanced reasoning patterns without human-labeled examples, achieving superior performance on mathematics, coding, and STEM problems.

Prolonged 3.5 GHz and 24 GHz RF-EMF Exposure Alters Testicular Immune Balance, Apoptotic Gene Expression, and Sperm Function in Rats

Syed Taha SMA et al. · 2025

Malaysian researchers exposed male rats to 5G frequencies (3.5 GHz and 24 GHz) for 60 days and found both frequencies damaged sperm quality and disrupted testicular immune function. The 24 GHz millimeter waves reduced sperm concentration and viability, while 3.5 GHz primarily affected sperm movement. Longer daily exposures (7 hours vs 1 hour) made the damage worse.

Whole Body / General5,364 citations

Sun L, Wang X, Ren K, Yao C, Wang H, Xu X, Wang H, Dong J, Zhang J, Yao B, Wei X, Peng R, Zhao L

Unknown authors · 2025

This study describes DeepSeek-R1, a new artificial intelligence model that can develop advanced reasoning abilities through reinforcement learning without requiring human-annotated examples. The research shows that AI systems can spontaneously develop complex problem-solving patterns like self-reflection and strategy adaptation, achieving superior performance on mathematical and coding tasks compared to traditionally trained models.

DNA & Genetic DamageNo Effects Found

Exposure to 26.5 GHz, 5G modulated and unmodulated signal, does not affect key cellular endpoints of human neuroblastoma cells

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed human brain cancer cells to 26.5 GHz 5G signals for 3 hours at 1.25 W/kg and found no effects on cell division, DNA damage, or other key cellular functions. The study tested both continuous wave and modulated 5G signals using highly controlled laboratory conditions. This adds to the growing body of research examining potential health effects of millimeter wave 5G frequencies.

Radiofrequency electromagnetic field ınhibits HIF-1 alpha and activates eNOS signaling to prevent intestinal damage in a model of mesenteric artery ischemia in rats

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed rats with blocked intestinal blood flow to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields, finding that RF-EMF treatment protected against tissue damage and inflammation. The electromagnetic exposure appeared to improve blood vessel function and reduce the harmful effects of oxygen deprivation in intestinal tissue. This suggests RF-EMF might have therapeutic potential for certain ischemic conditions.

Whole Body / General5,364 citations

Li J, Guo H, Tan L, Chen M, Wang X, Liu Y, Chen S, Wang Y, Yu H, Wang P

Unknown authors · 2025

This study describes DeepSeek-R1, a new artificial intelligence model that learns complex reasoning through reinforcement learning without human examples. The researchers found that AI systems can develop advanced problem-solving abilities including self-reflection and strategy adaptation, achieving superior performance in mathematics, coding, and STEM fields compared to traditional training methods.

Repeated Head Exposures to a 5G-3.5 GHz Signal Do Not Alter Behavior but Modify Intracortical Gene Expression in Adult Male Mice

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed mice to 5G signals at 3.5 GHz frequency for six weeks, finding no changes in behavior or memory but detecting subtle gene expression changes in brain tissue. The study found less than 1% of brain genes were affected, with changes concentrated in areas handling nerve communication and cellular energy production.

DNA & Genetic DamageNo Effects Found

5G-exposed human skin cells do not respond with altered gene expression and methylation profiles

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed human skin cells (fibroblasts and keratinocytes) to 5G electromagnetic fields at levels up to ten times higher than regulatory limits for 2 and 48 hours. The study found no significant changes in gene expression or DNA methylation patterns compared to unexposed control cells, suggesting 5G radiation does not damage human skin cells at these exposure levels.

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