Bipolar DC Transmission Research Above ± 600 kV at Project UHV
L. E. Zaffanella, M. G. Comber, K. J. Lloyd · 1980
Key Finding: 93% of 2,429 primary studies on whole body / general found biological effects from EMF exposure.
Of 2,429 studies examining whole body / general, 93% found measurable biological effects from EMF exposure.
Lowest Documented Effect
Research found effects on whole body / general at exposures as low as:
Research Overview
- -When 95% of nearly 3,800 peer-reviewed studies document biological effects from electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, we're looking at a weight of evidence that demands attention.
- -This isn't fringe science or industry speculation-it's the consistent finding across independent research examining how radiofrequency radiation, extremely low frequency fields, and other non-ionizing EMF sources interact with human physiology.
- -The question isn't whether effects occur, but which ones matter most to you and your family.
When 95% of nearly 3,800 peer-reviewed studies document biological effects from electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, we're looking at a weight of evidence that demands attention. This isn't fringe science or industry speculation-it's the consistent finding across independent research examining how radiofrequency radiation, extremely low frequency fields, and other non-ionizing EMF sources interact with human physiology. The question isn't whether effects occur, but which ones matter most to you and your family. The documented effects span multiple biological systems.
That's what the evidence shows across the 3,798 studies in our whole body research collection: 3,591 of them identified biological changes in response to electromagnetic field exposure.
Research on chicken embryos exposed to both ELF and RF radiation demonstrated 27% less protective protein production after repeated exposures, indicating compromised cellular defense mechanisms.
Source: BioInitiative Working Group. BioInitiative Report: A Rationale for Biologically-based Public Exposure Standards for Electromagnetic Radiation. Edited by Cindy Sage and David O. Carpenter, BioInitiative, 2012, updated 2020. www.bioinitiative.org
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COMBINATION OF LOCAL HEATING AND RADIOMETRY BY MICROWAVES
Duc Dung Nguyen, Maurice Chivé, Yves Leroy, Eugène Constant · 1980
Researchers presented new methods combining microwave heating and radiometry at the same frequency range. Two processes were tested: an alternate process with periodic temperature measurements and a sampling process with pulsed power.
Whole Body / General
Measurement survey
Measurements of Emission Levels During Microwave and Shortwave Diathermy Treatments
Paul S. Ruggera · 1980
THE WASHINGTON IMPACT: HOW IT AFFECTS MICROWAVE USERS
Howard E. Clark · 1980
Whole Body / General
Not an original health-effects study
Microwave Diathermy Products; Performance Standard
Unknown authors · 1980
The proposed standard covers microwave diathermy products operating from 890 MHz to 22.125 GHz. Current equipment shows excessive stray radiation and minimal energy deposition in target tissues. The standard would apply to cancer therapy devices with possible variances.
Early Research on the Biological Effects of Microwave Radiation: 1940-1960
Harold J. Cook et al. · 1980
The authors review how two factors, possible medical use of microwaves for diathermy and uncertainty about radar hazards, shaped early biological effects research. Hazard reports in the late 1940s and early 1950s led to near abandonment of medical diathermy research while military and industrial concern grew. This culminated in the Tri-Service program, a massive research effort from 1957 to 1960.
Whole Body / General
Review
Bio-electromagnetic research: review of some important aspects
Paolo Bernardi, Guglielmo D'Ambrosio · 1980
A temperature regulating circuit for experimental localized current field hyperthermia systems
Melvin A. Astrahan, F. W. George III · 1980
The authors present a temperature regulating circuit for experimental localized current field hyperthermia systems using general purpose components. The circuit uses a variable attenuator with a field effect transistor controlled by thermistor feedback to modulate radiofrequency power. The design was tested in both animal studies and patient treatment with excellent results.
Whole Body / General
Measurement survey
Measurement of Electric- and Magnetic-Field Strengths from Industrial Radio-Frequency (6-38 MHz) Plastic Sealers
David L. Conover et al. · 1980
Non-Ionizing Radiation: Dealing With a Complicated Situation
Angelo Vassallo · 1980
HYPERTHERMIE LOCALE CONTROLEE PAR THERMOGRAPHIE MICROONDE A 2,5 GHZ
Duc Dang NGUYEN, Maurice CHIVE, Yves LEROY · 1980
MODELING OF PROBES AND INTERPRETATION OF THE THERMAL PATTERNS IN MICROWAVE THERMOGRAPHY (BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS)
Duc Dung NGUYEN et al. · 1980
PROFONDEUR DE PENETRATION ET RESOLUTION SPATIALE DE SONDES ATRAUMATIQUES UTILISEES EN MICROONDES
Michèle ROBILLARD et al. · 1980
Microwave radiothermometry (9GHz) applied to breast cancer
M. Gautherie et al. · 1980
Program Assessment Report Statement of Findings - Satellite Power Systems Concept Development and Evaluation Program
Unknown authors · 1980
The report states what is known, uncertain, and unknown about the Solar Power Satellite concept of collecting solar energy in space and delivering it to Earth for baseload electricity. The Concept Development and Evaluation Program aimed to develop an initial understanding of the technical feasibility, economic practicality, and social and environmental acceptability of the SPS concept by the end of 1980. A reference system was defined using a 2.45 GHz microwave beam with a power density of 23 mW/cm2 at the center and 0.1 mW/cm2 at the exclusion zone fence line.
Electronic office of the '80s
Unknown authors · 1980
Electronic mail systems use packets that contain address, routing, security, and error-recovery information determined by protocol. Xerox's Project Alto integrates keyboards, screens, storage, and printers into a wideband network and is used by the National Bureau of Standards and the Swedish government. Western Digital's 2501 chip formats messages to HDLC protocol and transmits at 80 pages per second (1 Mbit/sec) with a price around $200. Data General's Dasher terminals connect via dial-up to a support center for fault diagnosis, and their industrial computers have self-checks that light indicators on faulty circuit cards.
BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF MICROWAVE RADIATION
Lawrence E. Larsen, John H. Jacobi · 1980
Thermal Aspects of Electromagnetic Field Interactions with Bound Calcium Ions at the Nerve Cell Surface
T. S. Tenforde · 1980
Whole Body / General
Not an original health-effects study
Radio-Frequency Drying of Fungal Material and Resultant Textured Product
H.F. Huang, R.A. Yates · 1980
Researchers used a platen-electrode dielectric dryer at 85 MHz and 8.5 kW to prepuff extruded fungal mycelial fibers, then finish-dried the chunks in a 60°C hot-air oven for 16 hours. The extrudate shrank about 20% in length during radio-frequency heating with little further shrinkage during finish drying. Rehydration improved as initial free interstitial water was removed, with samples prepuffed to below 70% moisture rewetting well and softness increasing as moisture decreased. The method was found viable over frequencies from 27 MHz to 2450 MHz, with resilience and hydration controlled by the prepuffing termination moisture level.
ALTERATIONS IN ACTIVITY AT AUDITORY NUCLEI OF THE RAT INDUCED BY EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE RADIATION: AUTORADIOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE USING [14C]2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE
BLAKE S. WILSON et al. · 1980
Whole Body / General
Measurement survey
Radiation Survey of Dielectric (RF) Heaters in Canada
M.A. Stuchly, M.H. Repacholi, D. Lecuyer, R. Mann · 1980
Radio-Frequency and Microwave Radiation
Howard Bassen · 1980
Living With Microwaves
Jill Jones · 1980
A Simple Method for Indicating the Electric Field Distribution in a Microwave Oven
S. Washisu, I. Fukai · 1980
Toner particles melt and adhere to warmed portions of a bakelite plate while unheated particles can be removed by tapping. Partially melted toner corresponded to approximately 72°C and completely melted toner to 120°C temperature rise. Toner removed from the test plate could be reused making the method low cost compared to liquid media.
Whole Body / General
Measurement survey
An Evaluation of Microwave Emissions from Sensormatic Electronic Security Systems
Howard I. Bassen · 1980
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FAQs: EMF & Whole Body / General
When 95% of nearly 3,800 peer-reviewed studies document biological effects from electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, we're looking at a weight of evidence that demands attention. This isn't fringe science or industry speculation-it's the consistent finding across independent research examining how radiofrequency radiation, extremely low frequency fields, and other non-ionizing EMF sources interact with human physiology.
The SYB Research Database includes 2,429 peer-reviewed studies examining the relationship between electromagnetic field exposure and whole body / general. These studies have been conducted by researchers worldwide and published in scientific journals. The research spans multiple decades and includes various types of EMF sources including cell phones, WiFi, power lines, and other common sources of electromagnetic radiation.
93% of the 2,429 studies examining whole body / general found measurable biological effects from EMF exposure. This means that 2257 studies documented observable changes in biological systems when exposed to electromagnetic fields. The remaining 7% either found no significant effects or had inconclusive results, which is typical in scientific research where study design and exposure parameters vary.