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Oxidative StressNo Effects Found

Impact of in vitro exposure to 5G-modulated 3.5 GHz fields on oxidative stress and DNA repair in skin cells

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed human skin cells to 5G radiofrequency fields at 3.5 GHz for 24 hours, testing whether this caused oxidative stress or DNA damage. The study found no harmful effects on cellular stress markers or DNA repair mechanisms, even at exposure levels up to 4 W/kg. This suggests 5G signals at this frequency don't damage skin cells under these laboratory conditions.

Gupta V, Srivastava R

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers studied how gut bacteria influence bone loss in post-menopausal osteoporosis by examining the relationship between gut microbiome imbalances and immune cell dysfunction. They found that harmful bacteria increase while beneficial bacteria decrease during bone deterioration, and that probiotic supplementation with Bacillus coagulans improved bone density by restoring gut health and immune balance. This reveals a previously unknown 'gut-immune-bone' connection that could lead to new osteoporosis treatments.

Gautam R, Jha N, Tomar AK, Nirala JP, Arora T, Rajamani P

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed male rats to 35.5 GHz millimeter waves (used in 5G technology) for 2 hours daily over 60 days. The radiation significantly reduced sperm count and viability, caused DNA damage in testicular tissue, and increased oxidative stress markers. This study raises concerns about potential reproductive health effects from chronic exposure to 5G frequencies.

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

Turkish researchers exposed adult rats to 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation (similar to 3G cell phone signals) for either one week or ten weeks, two hours daily. Short-term exposure delayed auditory brainstem responses and caused brain oxidative stress and cellular damage, while longer exposure with rest days showed no harmful effects. This suggests acute RF exposure may temporarily impair hearing function.

Short-term exposure of 2.4 GHz electromagnetic radiation on cellular ROS generation and apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cell line and impact on developing chick embryo brain tissue

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed developing chick embryos and human brain cells to 2.4 GHz radiation (the same frequency as WiFi and Bluetooth) for 4 hours daily over 5 days. The study found increased oxidative stress and early cell death markers in both models, though antioxidants helped reduce these harmful effects. This suggests even short-term exposure to common wireless frequencies can trigger cellular damage in developing brain tissue.

A Novel Method for Achieving Precision and Reproducibility in a 1

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers developed two methods for measuring clarithromycin antibiotic levels in blood plasma - a traditional lab technique and a new portable sensor. Both methods achieved the same detection accuracy, but the portable sensor works in under 30 minutes compared to longer lab processing times. This represents progress toward faster, point-of-care medical testing that could improve patient monitoring.

Altun G, Kaplan S

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to 900 MHz cell phone radiation for 2 hours daily throughout pregnancy, then examined their offspring's brain development. The study found fewer neurons in key brain regions controlling appetite and weight, along with increased anxiety-like behaviors in the exposed offspring. Neither omega-3 supplements nor melatonin provided meaningful protection against these developmental effects.

Prophylactic Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field on Pulmonary Ischemia-Reperfusion via HIF-1α/eNOS Pathway and BCL2/BAX Signaling

Unknown authors · 2025

Researchers exposed rats to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) during lung ischemia-reperfusion injury, a condition that occurs when blood flow is restored after being cut off. The RF-EMF treatment reduced inflammation, prevented cell death, and improved tissue damage through specific cellular pathways. This suggests RF-EMF might have protective effects on lung tissue during certain medical procedures.

Balmori-de la Puente A, Balmori A

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers investigated whether military and meteorological radar systems could be causing mass whale and dolphin strandings by interfering with their natural navigation abilities. The study found spatial and temporal patterns linking radar installations to stranding events along coastlines. This suggests powerful radiofrequency radiation from human sources may disrupt cetacean echolocation and navigation systems.

Relationship between radiofrequency-electromagnetic radiation from cellular phones and brain tumor: meta-analyses using various proxies for RF-EMR exposure-outcome assessment

Moon et al · 2024

Korean researchers analyzed 24 studies involving cell phone use and brain tumors, finding that people who used phones on the same side of their head where tumors developed had 40% higher odds of brain cancer. The risk increased with longer use, reaching 59% higher odds for those with over 896 hours of cumulative phone time.

Wydorski PJ, Kozlowska W, Zmijewska A, Franczak A

Unknown authors · 2024

Polish researchers exposed pig uterine tissue to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) for 2 hours and found significant changes in genes that control DNA methylation and other cellular processes. The EMF exposure altered multiple epigenetic mechanisms that regulate gene expression, potentially disrupting normal biological processes during early pregnancy implantation.

Sissons SM, Dotta BT

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers exposed rats to 7 Hz electromagnetic fields during early brain development and found increased neuron counts in specific brain regions, with effects varying by sex. Male and female rats showed different patterns of brain changes, particularly in the hippocampus and sensory cortex areas. The findings suggest that low-frequency EMF exposure during critical developmental periods can alter brain structure in ways that persist into adulthood.

The role of curcumin during pregnancy on the exposed fetuses' tissues of Wistar rats to electromagnetic field

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields (power line frequency) for 30 minutes daily throughout pregnancy, finding significant tissue damage in the offspring's brain, kidneys, and liver. When pregnant rats received curcumin (a turmeric compound) alongside EMF exposure, the tissue damage was substantially reduced, suggesting curcumin may protect developing fetuses from EMF harm.

Single-domain magnetic particles with motion behavior under electromagnetic AC and DC fields are a fatal cargo in Metropolitan Mexico City pediatric and young adult early Alzheimer, Parkinson, frontotemporal lobar degeneration and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and in ALS patients

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers analyzed brain tissue from 203 people in Mexico City and found magnetic nanoparticles that move when exposed to electromagnetic fields of 25-100 mT. These particles, containing iron and other metals, accumulated in children's brains and were linked to early-onset Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS. The particles can interfere with brain cell function when activated by everyday electromagnetic exposures.

Weerasinghe AM, Liyanage S, Kawshalya MADR, Hong SC

Unknown authors · 2024

Korean researchers studied 85 industrial workers exposed to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields from power lines and electrical equipment. They found that workers with higher EMF exposure had elevated blood pressure and significantly less deep sleep compared to those with lower exposure. The study measured EMF levels around 0.19 µT during work hours, confirming that occupational EMF exposure may impact cardiovascular health and sleep quality.

Sissons SM, Dotta BT

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers exposed newborn rats to 7 Hz electromagnetic fields at different intensities while also giving them compounds that affect nitric oxide production in the brain. When the rats reached adulthood, brain analysis revealed that EMF exposure increased neuron counts in specific brain regions, with different effects in males versus females.

Brain & Nervous SystemNo Effects Found

Sert C, Başak N, Koruk İ

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers measured electromagnetic fields around electrical transformers and substations in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, and assessed anxiety and depression in 55 people living nearby versus 50 controls from areas without transformers. Despite some electric field readings exceeding safety standards, they found no statistical relationship between EMF exposure and psychological symptoms.

Effects of Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Field Treatment on ASD Symptoms in Children: A Pilot Study

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers treated 20 children with autism using extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields for 15 weeks and found significant improvements in language skills and behavioral problems. The children showed better receptive and expressive language abilities, with fewer attention and behavioral issues according to standardized tests. The treatment appeared safe with no reported side effects.

Migratory birds can extract positional information from magnetic inclination and magnetic declination alone

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers tested whether migratory reed warblers can determine their location using Earth's magnetic field components. When scientists artificially altered the magnetic inclination and declination values to simulate displacement, the birds changed their flight direction to compensate. This demonstrates that birds can extract both positional and directional information from magnetic field variations.

Klimek A, Kletkiewicz H, Siejka A, Wyszkowska J, Maliszewska J, Klimiuk M, Milena Jankowska M, Rogalska J

Unknown authors · 2024

Polish researchers exposed rats to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) at two different strengths for one hour daily over seven days. They found that stronger fields (7 mT) disrupted the brain's stress response system and increased anxiety-like behavior, while weaker fields (1 mT) allowed normal adaptation. The findings suggest that power line frequency EMF can interfere with how the brain handles stress.

Pulsating Extremely Low-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields Influence Differentiation of Mouse Neural Stem Cells towards Astrocyte-like Phenotypes: In Vitro Pilot Study

Unknown authors · 2024

Researchers exposed mouse neural stem cells to 50Hz electromagnetic fields at different strengths for one hour and found that high-strength fields pushed cells to become astrocytes (brain support cells), while low-strength fields had the opposite effect. This is the first study showing that power-line frequency EMFs can steer brain stem cells toward becoming astrocytes rather than neurons.

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