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Numerical Analysis of Human Head Exposure to Electromagnetic Radiation Due to 5G Mobile Phones

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2025

This conference paper uses numerical simulations to evaluate near-field exposure and thermal effects in a detailed human head model from a realistic 5G mobile phone operating at 26 GHz. The preliminary modeling suggests moderate, localized temperature increases in superficial tissues. The authors emphasize the need…

Electromagnetic fields regulate iron metabolism: From mechanisms to applications

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2025

This review synthesizes evidence that electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure is associated in the literature with changes in systemic and cellular iron metabolism, with reported effects varying by EMF parameters, exposure duration, and biological context. It proposes mechanistic pathways involving iron-containing…

Assessing cell viability and genotoxicity in Trigonella foenum-graecum L. exposed to 2100 MHz and 2300 MHz electromagnetic field radiations.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2025

This experimental study assessed cytotoxic and genotoxic endpoints in Trigonella foenum-graecum L. exposed to 2100 MHz and 2300 MHz EMF-r for 0.5–8 h/day. The authors report reduced root/shoot growth at longer daily exposures, increased chromosomal aberrations compared with controls, and reduced cell viability.…

Investigating the effect of radiofrequency electromagnetic field exposure on molecular pathways related to insulin resistance and adipogenesis in zebrafish embryos - A pilot study without quantitative exposure metrics.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2024

This pilot animal study exposed zebrafish embryos to 900 MHz RF-EMF for 30 or 60 minutes per day until 96 hours post-fertilization and assessed gene expression and physiological endpoints. The authors report reduced expression of lepa, ins, and pparg, changes in oxidative stress markers consistent with increased…

Morphometric analysis - effect of the radiofrequency interface of electromagnetic field on the size of hatched Dermacentor reticulatus larvae.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2021

This animal study examined whether exposing Dermacentor reticulatus tick eggs to 900 MHz RF-EMF for 30, 60, or 90 minutes affects the size of hatched larvae. The authors report that the 60-minute exposure group produced larvae with larger measurements across four body traits compared with unexposed controls and other…

The Time-Dependence of Three Different Modes of ELF-EMF Stimulation on LTP at Schaffer Collateral-CA1 Synapses.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2021

This animal ex vivo study tested whether short-term 15 Hz/2 mT ELF-EMF exposure alters LTP at rat hippocampal SC-CA1 synapses. Across sinusoidal, pulsed, and rhythm-pulsed modes, the authors report reduced LTP versus control, with greater inhibition at longer exposure durations (10–60 s). Sinusoidal stimulation…

Effect of Electromagnetic Waves from Mobile Phones on Spermatogenesis in the Era of 4G-LTE.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This animal experiment assessed whether long-duration 4G-LTE mobile phone electromagnetic field exposure affects spermatogenesis in male rats. After 1 month, the highest exposure condition (3 cm distance, 18 h/day) had reduced spermatid, spermatogonia, total germ cell, and Leydig cell counts compared with sham and…

Extremely low frequency variable electromagnetic fields affect cancer and noncancerous cells in vitro differently: Preliminary study.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This in vitro study exposed cancer (U87-MG; 143B) and noncancerous (BJ; HEK) cells to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields under varying frequencies (2–60 Hz), waveforms, and exposure durations, with sham controls. Cell viability was assessed using an MTT assay. The authors report that cancer and…

2.45 GHz microwave radiation induced oxidative and nitrosative stress mediated testicular apoptosis: Involvement of a p53 dependent bax-caspase-3 mediated pathway.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2018

This animal study exposed 12-week-old male mice to 2.45 GHz continuous-wave microwave radiation (average power density 0.0248 mW/cm; whole-body SAR 0.0146 W/kg) for 2 hours/day over 15, 30, or 60 days. The authors evaluated testicular histology, testosterone, oxidative/nitrosative stress markers, antioxidant enzymes,…

Effects of radiofrequency exposure emitted from a GSM mobile phone on proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis of neural stem cells.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2017

This in vitro study evaluated adult murine neural stem cells exposed to GSM 900-MHz radiofrequency emissions from a mobile phone across different exposure durations. The authors report significant decreases in neurosphere number/size and neuronal differentiation with increasing exposure duration. They report no…

Effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields on paraoxonase serum activity and lipid peroxidation metabolites in rat

Research RF Safe Research Library Aug 13, 2014

This randomized animal experiment examined whether 60 Hz extremely low frequency magnetic field (ELF-MF) exposure alters oxidative stress-related biomarkers in 75 Wistar rats. The authors report increased lipid peroxidation markers after both single and 14-day exposures, alongside changes in antioxidant-related…

Effects of extremely low-frequency electric fields at different intensities and exposure durations on mismatch negativity

Research RF Safe Research Library Jul 11, 2014

This rat study examined whether 50-Hz extremely low-frequency electric fields at 12 or 18 kV/m for 2 or 4 weeks affect mismatch negativity (MMN) and markers of oxidative damage/apoptosis in brain tissue. MMN amplitude was reported to be significantly reduced only in the 18 kV/m, 4-week exposure group versus the…

[Modulating effect of weak combined magnetic fields on duration of mealworm beetle Tenebrio molitor metamorphosis stage].

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This animal study reports that combined static (42 μT) and very weak alternating (250 nT) magnetic fields can modulate the duration of metamorphosis in Tenebrio molitor pupae depending on the alternating-field frequency. A shorter pupal stage was reported at 4.4 Hz, an inhibiting effect at 32.2 Hz, and no noticeable…

Effects of 900 MHz electromagnetic field emitted by cellular phones on electrocardiograms of guinea pigs.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2014

This animal study examined whether RF-EMF from cellular phones affects electrocardiograms in guinea pigs. Thirty guinea pigs were randomized to control (no exposure) or RF-EMF exposure (890–915 MHz; SAR 0.95 W/kg) for 12 hours per day over 30 days. The study reports no significant effects on ECG findings under these…

[Objectivized evaluation of surgeons exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields -- in the context of exposure duration and Polish and new international requirements regarding workers protection].

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2013

This occupational exposure assessment monitored surgeons during 11 surgeries using monopolar electro surgery units and measured electric and magnetic field strengths during cutting and coagulating modes. Electric fields near the cable at 10 cm were reported in the hundreds of V/m, while magnetic fields were

Experimental study of relationship between biological hazards of low-dose radiofrequency exposure and energy flow density in Spirostomum ambiguum infusoria exposed at a mobile connection frequency (1 GHz).

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2011

This experimental study exposed Spirostomum ambiguum infusoria to 1 GHz radiofrequency fields at 5 and 50 μW/cm² and reports reduced motor activity. The effect was described as threshold-like, appearing after a certain exposure duration and not increasing with longer exposure. The authors report different 'safe'…

[Time effect of sinusoidal electromagnetic field on enhancing the maturation and mineralization of osteoblasts in vitro].

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2011

This in vitro study exposed newborn rat calvarial osteoblasts to 50 Hz sinusoidal electromagnetic fields at 1.8 mT for different daily exposure times (0.5–3.0 h). The authors report inhibited osteoblast proliferation at longer exposure times, alongside increased differentiation markers (ALP activity) and…

Exposure to an additional alternating magnetic field affects comb building by worker hornets.

Research RF Safe Research Library Jan 1, 2007

This animal study reports that exposing worker oriental hornets in an artificial breeding box to an additional 50 Hz magnetic field (50–70 mGauss) altered comb construction compared with controls under only the terrestrial magnetic field. The abstract describes fewer cells and eggs, more deformed cell geometry, and…

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…

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