Plasmonic array nanoantennas on layered substrates: modeling and radiation characteristics.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2009
This theoretical/engineering study models arrays of plasmonic core-shell nano-radiators positioned over layered substrates using a Green's function dipole approach. The model is validated with full-wave FDTD simulations. The authors report that nanoparticle arraying and multilayer substrate design can be used to…
[A aquaporin 4 expression and effects in rat hippocampus after microwave radiation].
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2009
This rat study examined hippocampal aquaporin 4 (AQP4) expression after microwave exposure at 10, 30, or 100 mW/cm^2. The authors report increased AQP4 protein and gene expression after exposure, with recovery at lower power density but more persistent elevation at higher power density. They conclude that increased…
[Effect of microwave radiation on primary cultured Sertoli cells].
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2009
This in vitro study exposed primary cultured Sertoli cells to microwave radiation at 0, 30, or 100 mW/cm^2 for 5 minutes and assessed outcomes 6 hours later. The authors report no differences in apoptosis/death or intracellular Ca2+ at 30 mW/cm^2, though cell-cycle distribution shifted. At 100 mW/cm^2, intracellular…
Genetic damage in mammalian somatic cells exposed to radiofrequency radiation: a meta-analysis of data from 63 publications (1990-2005)
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2008
A meta-analysis of 63 publications assessed whether radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure is associated with genetic damage in mammalian somatic cells using multiple genotoxicity endpoints. Overall differences between RF-exposed and control conditions were reported as small, though statistically significant…
Synthesis of polylactic acid-polyglycolic acid blends using microwave radiation.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2008
This engineering/materials study describes blending PLLA and PGA using microwave irradiation to produce PLGA-related blends with varying constituent concentrations. The authors report that FTIR, NMR, and DSC measurements indicate blending and cross-linking between the polymers. The abstract does not provide microwave…
[Influence of electromagnetic radiation on raf kinase inhibitor protein and its related proteins of hippocampus].
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2008
This rat study examined hippocampal RKIP and related markers after exposure to high power microwaves (X-band and S-band) or an electromagnetic pulse. RKIP protein decreased at 6 hours post-exposure, with recovery by 1 day in the EMP group but more prolonged decreases (up to ~7 days) in the microwave groups.…
Health hazards of mobile phones: an Indian perspective.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2008
This review-style article provides an overview of mobile phone radiation exposure in India and discusses potential health hazards in terms of thermal and non-thermal effects. It states that usage behaviors such as longer call duration and predominantly one-sided use are described as key risks increasing the…
Use of terahertz electromagnetic radiation for correction of blood rheology parameters in patients with unstable angina under conditions of treatment with isoket, an NO donor.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2008
This in vitro study examined terahertz electromagnetic radiation at NO-related spectral frequencies and its effects on blood rheology in patients with unstable angina treated with the NO donor isoket. The abstract reports that irradiated isoket had a better normalizing effect on blood viscosity and erythrocyte…
The effect of GSM-like ELF radiation on the alpha band of the human resting EEG.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2008
This double-blind, counterbalanced cross-over study investigated whether extremely low frequency (DC to at least 40 kHz) fields emitted by GSM handsets affect resting EEG. In 72 healthy volunteers, the authors report a decrease in the alpha band during 20 minutes of ELF exposure in the exposed hemisphere only. They…
Viability of fungal and actinomycetal spores after microwave radiation of building materials.
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2007
This laboratory study tested microwave radiation (10 and 60 mW/cm2 for 5, 30, or 60 minutes) on fungal and actinomycetal spores grown on agar and on common building materials under wet and dry humidity conditions. Reported effects on spore viability depended on strain, growth conditions, humidity, power density, and…
Physics and biology of mobile telephony
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 2000
This review argues that current mobile-telephony safety guidelines address excessive microwave heating but may not account for potential non-thermal influences of low-intensity, pulsed radiation. It highlights an asserted oscillatory similarity between pulsed microwave signals and certain electrochemical activities…
Bibliography of reported biological phenomena ("effects") and clinical manifestations attributed to microwave and radio-frequency radiation
Research
RF Safe Research Library
Jan 1, 1971
This item is a bibliography of reported biological phenomena and clinical manifestations attributed to radio-frequency and microwave radiation. It compiles over 2000 references published up to June 1971, with supplemental listings through Nov. 21, 1971, and gives particular attention to reported effects in humans.…