BIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF MICROWAVES OF LOW INTENSITY
Z. V. GORDON et al. · 1963
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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ULTRA-HIGH-FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES ON THE DECKS OF MERCHANT SHIPS
Ye.L. Kulikovskaya · 1963
MICROWAVE RADIATION HAZARD TO AIRCRAFT TRANSITING RADIO AND RADAR BEAMS
John J. Kulik · 1963
EFFECTS OF MICROWAVE RADIATION ON THE EYE
L. Birenbaum et al. · 1963
The researchers used continuous-wave microwave radiation at 5.5 kmc/sec to determine the threshold power levels that produce lens changes in rabbits after a single exposure. The results obtained are summarized in Fig. IV-5. Lens injury appeared by the fourth day as a small localized opacity at the anterior lens surface or a more extensive cataractous change in the anterior portion. The opacities either regressed, grew then regressed, progressed to a complete cataract, or occasionally resolved completely.
THE RADIATION HAZARDS (RAD HAZ) PROGRAM ON THE FORMULATION OF STANDARDS
P. C. CONSTANT, JR., E. J. MARTIN, JR. · 1963
The RAD HAZ program was divided into Bio-Effects, HERO, and SPARKS subprograms to study hazards to personnel, ordnance, and flammable materials. Midwest Research Institute has worked on the program since May 1959 to gather data for radiation hazard standards. A tentative exposure limit of 10 mw/cm² for whole-body human irradiation was accepted by the Armed Forces but was not a universal standard. Animal research over four years showed that high RF fields can cause cataracts, burns, headaches, and fever, though no human fatalities were known.
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PROBLEMS OF THE MECHANISM OF THE BIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF MICROWAVES
A. S. Presman · 1963
MICROWAVE MODIFICATION OF X-RAY LETHALITY IN MICE
R.A.E. Thomson, S.M. Michaelson, J.W. Howland · 1963
Radiation hazards of primary concern to public health--present status and outlook
Morgan RH · 1963
Radiation injury. The acute and late effects: a problem in industrial and military medicine
Cronkite EP · 1963
ELECTRIC CATARACT - A CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
John Chenault Long, M.D. · 1963
RAD HAZ Body Protection Devices
C. Christianson · 1963
Effect of Radio-Frequency Fields on the Electrophoretic Mobility of Some Colloids
David J. Wilkins, John H. Heller · 1963
Four sizes of polystyrene latex, starch grains, and gelatin-coated polystyrene showed a voltage-dependent, frequency-specific loss of negative surface charge when exposed to radio-frequency fields. Each particle size had a specific frequency at which maximum reduction in electrophoretic mobility occurred, for example 1.305 y-diam PSL at 13 000 Mc/sec and starch grains at 7.50 Mc/sec. The lost charge recovered linearly over hours, with larger particles taking longer, but a one-minute exposure to a different frequency restored the original charge. At high particle concentrations no mobility change occurred, yet diluting an already-exposed concentrated suspension caused its mobility to drop to the level it would have had if exposed while dilute.
Human Sensitivity to Electric Fields
Weiske, Clarence W. · 1963
Research on Effects of Thermal Radiation on Human Skin
James D. Hardy, Harold T. Hammel · 1963
The study found that 3 cm microwave radiation in short high intensity pulses is more stimulating than non-penetrating infrared radiation. Researchers deduced that 3 cm microwave radar antennae should provide ample warning of exposure because the radiation stimulates strong sensations of warmth and heat. Exposing large body areas to high intensity thermal radiation was very alarming to naive individuals and could cause immediate disruption of work even when not painful.
TRANSLATIONS ON HYGIENE AND SAFETY - USSR
Unknown authors · 1963
Chemical Abstracts
Unknown authors · 1963
SOME BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF MICROWAVE RADIATION
J. L. Murray · 1963
Electromagnetism and Its Effect on the Organism
George H. Mickey · 1963
Diabetic Ulcer of the Foot: A New Approach to Treatment: Preliminary Clinical Report
M. Reby, M.D. and M. Hasan, Pod. D. · 1963
The Biological Action of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields and Magnetic Fields
Unknown authors · 1963
MORTALITY PATTERNS OF MOUSE SARCOMA 180 CELLS RESULTING FROM DIRECT HEATING AND CHRONIC MICROWAVE IRRADIATION
W. J. MORESSI · 1963
The Influence of Microwaves on Ionizing Radiation Exposure
S. M. Michaelson et al. · 1963
SAFETY NOTES ON MICROWAVE GENERATION HAZARDS
R. M. MARSHALL · 1963
Human response to very low-frequency electromagnetic energy
Frey AH · 1963
Researchers measured alternating electric fields at a VLF transmitter site operating at 14.7 kc with 1100 kw radiated power. At the tower top center the field was 30,000 volts per meter and tingling occurred on bare metal and sometimes on painted metal. At the ladder top the field reached 989,000 volts per meter, producing strong shocks comparable to a 115 volts ac line and causing reflex withdrawal without muscle freezing.
ALTERED RENOPRESSOR RESPONSE-PATTERN TO ENDOTOXIN RADIATED WITH RADIO-FREQUENCY ENERGY
E. S. Dooley, J. Y. Gillenwater, E. D. Frohlich · 1963
Researchers tested whether radio-frequency energy alters the pharmacodynamic properties of Salmonella typhosa endotoxin by irradiating it at 10.40 Mc/sec and 13.34 Mc/sec and administering it to dogs. Nonirradiated endotoxin produced a characteristic diphasic pressor response with an immediate transient mild rise followed by a more intense and prolonged rise that returned toward the pre-injection level. Endotoxin irradiated at 10.40 Mc/sec enhanced the first pressor response and caused the second response to remain permanently sustained without returning toward baseline. Endotoxin irradiated at 13.34 Mc/sec intensified the first pressor response but did not alter the second response pattern.
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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.