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331 postsEffects of paternal 5G RFR exposure on health of male offspring mice
This animal study examined whether paternal exposure to 4.9 GHz (5G) radiofrequency radiation affects male offspring in C57BL/6 mice. It reports increased anxiety-like behavior and reduced sperm quality in adult F1 males from exposed fathers, alongside reported LRGUK hypermethylation and reduced LRGUK expression in testes. The abstract reports no significant effects on depression-like behavior, learning/memory, or fertility across F1–F2 generations.
DNA Damage Analysis in Blood Tissue & Physiopathological Evaluation of the Effect of Quercetin on Kidney Tissue in 2600 MHz EMF Exposure
This rat study assessed 30-day 2600 MHz EMF exposure effects on kidney tissue and DNA damage in blood lymphocytes, with an EMF+quercetin group included. Kidney histopathology and immunohistochemistry were reported as similar across groups, and oxidative stress markers did not significantly change. The EMF-only group showed significant DNA damage in lymphocytes by Comet assay.
Exposure to 5G-NR electromagnetic fields affects larval development of Aedes aegypti mosquito
This animal study exposed Aedes aegypti larvae to 5G-NR RF-EMF at 3.6 GHz for 5 days under two feeding regimes. The study reports delayed development at a lower exposure level mainly in nutritionally weakened larvae, and at a higher exposure level reports developmental changes and reduced adult size attributed to dielectric heating. Mortality and wing length asymmetry were reported as unchanged, and the authors note such high exposure levels are unlikely in natural aquatic settings.
Development and Testing of a Novel Whole-body Exposure System for Investigative Studies of Radiofrequency Radiation in Rodents (NIEHS)
This NIEHS report describes the development and testing of a flexible whole-body radiofrequency radiation exposure system for rats and mice using updated signals relevant to wireless technologies. In 5-day studies with CDMA- and GSM-modulated signals, no visible behavioral responses were observed and comet assays reported no DNA damage in multiple tissues. The report notes technical challenges, particularly difficulty obtaining reliable body temperature measurements during exposure, and positions the system as a prototype for future mechanistic toxicology studies.
The effects of electrical stimulation on neurons and glia of the central nervous system
This review synthesizes evidence on how direct current and alternating current electrical stimulation affect neurons and glia in the central nervous system, spanning basic research and clinical translation. It reports polarity- and parameter-dependent effects on axonal growth, along with immunomodulatory glial responses that may favor regeneration and enhanced myelination via OPC differentiation. The authors note early clinical applications with potential longer-term functional improvements, while emphasizing that stimulation parameters and patient context can influence risks and benefits.
The Effect of High-Voltage Power Lines on Magnetic Orientation of Domestic Dogs
This animal behavioral study observed 36 domestic dogs to assess whether magnetic fields from high-voltage power lines influence dogs' geomagnetic alignment behavior. Dogs showed bimodal alignment under control conditions and under north-south oriented power lines, but alignment became trimodal under east-west oriented lines with statistically significant differences versus control. The authors interpret these findings as indicating that power-line-related fields can alter orientation behavior and frame this as supporting concern about biological effects of EMF exposure.
Flora and fauna: how nonhuman species interact with natural and man-made EMF at ecosystem levels and public policy recommendations
This review discusses how increasing ambient nonionizing EMF (0–300 GHz), particularly RF from modern wireless technologies and satellites, may affect flora and fauna at ecosystem levels. It states that many nonhuman species rely on electro/magneto-reception and that even low-intensity EMF exposures are capable of disrupting critical biological functions and behaviors. The authors conclude that current exposure standards focus on human health and recommend policy reforms and mitigation measures to protect wildlife and ecosystems.
Causal relationship between duration of mobile phone use and risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A 2-sample Mendelian randomization analysis
This two-sample Mendelian randomization study examined whether duration of mobile phone use is causally related to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage using large European GWAS datasets. The primary MR analysis reported that excessive duration of mobile phone use was associated with higher aSAH risk, and sensitivity analyses were described as supportive. The authors conclude the findings have potential clinical, public health, and policy implications.
Personal radio use and risk of cancers among police officers in Great Britain: Results from the airwave health monitoring study
This prospective cohort analysis from the Airwave Health Monitoring Study evaluated whether occupational personal radio (TETRA) use is associated with cancer risk among 48,457 police officers and staff. Over a median 11 years of follow-up, the study reports no association with all cancers or with head/neck/CNS cancers, and no evidence of a non-linear dose-response with call duration. The authors emphasize that confidence intervals were wide and that a modestly increased risk at high usage cannot be ruled out, supporting continued monitoring.
Radiofrequency radiation from mobile phones and the risk of breast cancer: A multicenter case-control study with an additional suspected comparison group
This multicenter case-control study in Iran (n=226) examined associations between mobile phone use and breast cancer outcomes in women. Reporting more than 60 minutes/day of phone conversations was associated with higher odds of confirmed invasive breast cancer and of being classified as a suspected case versus <10 minutes/day. The authors emphasize that the results do not establish causation and may be influenced by self-reported exposure and residual confounding, warranting cautious interpretation.
No Measurable Impact of Acute 26 GHz 5G Exposure on Salivary Stress Markers in Healthy Adults
This triple-blind randomized study tested whether 26.5 minutes of 26 GHz (5G) RF exposure at environmental-like levels alters salivary stress biomarkers in healthy adults. Salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase measured before, during, and after exposure did not differ between real and sham conditions. An exploratory subgroup with frequent sampling also showed biomarker stability over time. The study addresses acute exposure only and notes the need for research on repeated or long-term exposures and vulnerable groups.
Evidence on RF-EMF and cancer in animals misjudged: methodological and analytical flaws in the Mevissen et al. systematic review
No abstract was provided. From the title and supplied overview, this paper critiques the Mevissen et al. systematic review on RF-EMF exposure and cancer in animal studies, asserting that methodological and analytical flaws led to misjudgment of the evidence. The provided text frames the topic as requiring careful analysis to avoid underestimating potential health risks.
Methodologically solid and analytically rigorous: the evaluations of our systematic review on RF-EMF and animal cancer are reliable
No abstract is available in the provided material. From the title, the article appears to defend or affirm the methodological rigor and reliability of evaluations in the authors' systematic review on RF-EMF exposure and animal cancer. Specific results regarding carcinogenic effects are not stated in the provided text.
NTP Lite: The Japan-Korea Collaborative RF Exposure Toxicity Project [Health Matters]
This magazine article reviews the Japan-Korea "NTP Lite" RF animal toxicity collaboration and its relationship to prior NTP (2018) and Ramazzini Institute reports of RF-associated tumors in male rats. It notes NTP Lite used a single whole-body SAR of 4 W/kg and completed a two-year exposure phase in 2022, but final reporting is delayed with histopathology and genotoxicity work ongoing. The author highlights protocol harmonization across labs while raising concerns about unexplained animal deaths and physiological differences in exposed groups, and frames the broader evidence as supportive of RF-related cancer risk in laboratory animals.
Acoustic Pressures in the Head From Pulsed Microwaves: Can They Explain "Anomalous" Health Incidents? (Havana syndrome)
This article reviews the microwave auditory effect (perceived clicks/buzzing) that can occur when the head is exposed to pulsed microwave energy, such as from radar. It explores whether this phenomenon could plausibly explain reported “anomalous health incidents” (Havana syndrome), noting that experts and formal panels have suggested it as a possible explanation. The authors emphasize that potential links between pulsed microwave exposures, audible sensations, and other physiological impacts warrant careful consideration and further research.
Millimeter-wave high frequency 5G (26 GHz) electromagnetic fields do not modulate human brain electrical activity
This randomized, triple-blind crossover study examined whether 26 GHz (5G millimeter-wave) exposure affects human EEG activity. Thirty-one healthy young adults completed real and sham 26.5-minute exposures at 2 V/m, with EEG recorded before, during, and after exposure. The study reports no significant effects of exposure on delta, theta, alpha, or beta band power across electrode clusters, providing preliminary reassurance under the tested conditions.
Assessment of Electromagnetic Field Exposure from Multiple Sources Simultaneously in the High- Frequency Range Based on Safety Standards
This conference paper proposes a method to assess combined EMF exposure from multiple simultaneous high-frequency sources using a normalized exposure ratio based on ICNIRP 2020 guidelines. It emphasizes a current gap in standardized absorbed power density (Sab) measurement above 10 GHz and proposes incident power density (Sinc) as a temporary surrogate. The work is framed as supporting compliance verification and safety measure design, with a stated need for future experimental validation and standardization.
Analysis of Actual Transmitted Power from Hundreds of 5G FR2 Radio Base Stations over One Month in Urban Areas in Japan
This exposure/compliance assessment study collected 5- and 30-minute transmitted power data over one month from more than 400 5G FR2 beamforming base stations in urban Japan to evaluate the IEC 62232:2025 “actual maximum approach.” All measured transmitted powers were below configured maxima, with 30-minute averaged normalized maxima reported as < -8 dB, while 5-minute averaged maxima reached about -3 dB under low UE counts. The authors report that the actual maximum approach can avoid overestimation for longer averaging times, but may underestimate exposure for stations with three or fewer UEs if power is not monitored and controlled.
Model Variability in Assessment of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields
This review examines how variability in computational dosimetry models affects assessment of human RF exposure from MHz to terahertz frequencies, focusing on SAR, absorbed power density, and temperature rise. It reports that anatomical scaling and model choices can drive meaningful differences in predicted SAR (including higher values in children/smaller models), while temperature-rise predictions are especially sensitive to thermophysiological parameters and vascular modeling. The authors indicate that computed variability remains within ICNIRP/IEEE safety margins but argue that uncertainties warrant ongoing research and refinement as new technologies (e.g., 6G) emerge.
Behaviour and reproduction of Drosophila melanogaster exposed to 3.6 GHz radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
This animal study assessed whether 3.6 GHz RF-EMF exposure affects behaviour and reproduction in adult Drosophila melanogaster, using micro-CT-based digital-twin dosimetry and numerical simulations. It reports no significant changes in locomotor activity after 5 days at 5.4–9 V/m and no effect on fecundity over 48 hours at the tested absorbed power. The authors note that effects could still be possible at other exposure levels or in different developmental stages.
Time-Dependence Effect of 2.45 GHz RF-EMR Exposure on Male Reproductive Hormones and LHCGR
This animal study exposed male Sprague Dawley rats to 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi for varying daily durations over eight weeks and assessed reproductive hormones and LHCGR expression. Serum LH and testosterone did not differ significantly from controls, but LHCGR mRNA increased with longer exposure and LHCGR protein showed decreases with shorter exposures with partial improvement at 24 hours/day. The findings suggest molecular alterations in testicular tissue despite stable systemic hormone levels.
From adults to offspring: Wi-Fi RF-EMR exposure in adult zebrafish impairs reproduction and transgenerationally effects development and behavior of progeny
This animal study examined Wi-Fi RF-EMR exposure in adult zebrafish (4 hours/day for 30 days) and assessed reproductive tissues and offspring outcomes. The abstract reports testicular and ovarian histopathological abnormalities in exposed adults. Offspring from exposed parents, maintained under EMF-free conditions, reportedly showed increased mortality, morphological abnormalities, and anxiety-like behavior, with malformations increasing with longer parental exposure.
Modeling the interplay between myelin architecture and local electromagnetic fields
This engineering/modeling study developed a 3D myelin microstructure model using finite element analysis and high-resolution imaging to simulate local electromagnetic field distributions. It reports that myelin architecture substantially shapes the distribution of electromagnetic fields across neural tissues. The authors suggest these field variations could potentially serve as non-invasive indicators of myelin integrity and may support tracking neurodegenerative disease progression.
Electrical oscillations in microtubules
This study introduces a multi-scale electrokinetic model to characterize electrical impulses and ionic current propagation along microtubules, incorporating atomistic protein details and biological environments. It emphasizes nanopore-mediated coupling between microtubule surfaces as a key mechanism enabling luminal currents, energy transfer, amplification, and oscillatory dynamics. The authors report pharmacological inhibition experiments (Taxol and Gd3+) supporting the interpretation that nanopores function as active nanogates contributing to transistor-like behavior.
Role of visual and non-visual opsins in blue light-induced neurodegeneration in Drosophila melanogaster
This animal study used Drosophila knockout lines to examine whether visual (Rh1) versus non-visual (Rh7) opsins contribute to blue-light-associated neural damage. Flies were continuously exposed to 488 nm blue light from egg deposition to 20 days, and brain DNA damage and vacuolisation were assessed. The study reports greater DNA damage and neurodegeneration markers in Rh1 knockout flies than in wild-type or Rh7 knockout flies, and concludes Rh1 is a predominant mediator of blue-light-induced neurotoxicity in the fly CNS.