Bibliography of Reported Biological Phenomena ('Effects') and Clinical Manifestations Attributed to Microwave and Radio-Frequency Radiation

Abstract

More than 2300 references on the biological responses to radio frequency and microwave radiation, published up to April 1972, are included in this bibliography of the world literature. Particular attention has been paid to the effects on man on non-ionizing radiation at these frequencies. The citations are arranged alphabetically by author, and contain as much information as possible so as to assure effective retrieval of the original documents. Soviet and East European literature is included in detail. An outline of the effects which have been attributed to radio frequency and microwave radiation is included as Chapter 1. The revised report (which supersedes DDC report AD-734391) is updated with the inclusion of three supplementary listings, and has incorporated many corrections and additions to the original 2100 citations. Fully Searchable HTML Doc Here rfsafe.org The list below comes from a landmark U.S. Naval Medical Research Institute bibliography by Zorach R. Glaser, a government research compilation that brought together the published scientific literature on biological responses to microwave and radio-frequency radiation. The revised 1972 edition, AD750271, contained more than 2,300 citations from the world literature published up to April 1972 and included, as its opening chapter, an outline of the biological effects that had been attributed to RF and microwave exposure. That means this was not one isolated experiment making one narrow claim - it was an attempt to organize a large body of already-existing research into a single reference document. Just as important, this bibliography was a catalog of reported effects, not a declaration that every listed effect had been proven beyond dispute. The later 1976 expanded compilation grew to more than 3,700 references and explicitly states that the earlier 1972 report contained the original outline of attributed effects, which it preserved as an appendix. So the list should be read for what it is: evidence that, decades ago, the scientific literature had already raised a remarkably wide range of biological questions about microwave and RF radiation - from neurologic and reproductive changes to cardiovascular, endocrine, genetic, and behavioral effects - serious enough to warrant systematic documentation by military researchers. Purported Biological Phenomena (“Effects”) and Clinical Manifestations Attributed to Microwave and Radio-Frequency Radiation Note from source: These effects were listed without comment or endorsement, and the source itself stated that the literature contained conflicting reports, with some claimed effects based on limited or weak observations. A. Heating of Organs Applications mentioned: diathermy, electrosurgery, electrocoagulation, electrodesiccation, electrotomy Whole body Temperature regulation defect Hyperpyrexia Skin Bone and bone marrow Eye Lens of the eye: cataractous lesions Corneal damage at extremely high levels Genitalia Tubular degeneration of testicles Brain Sinuses Metal implants Burns near hip pins, etc. Source note: These heating effects were described as generally reversible except for lens damage/cataract changes. B. Changes in Physiologic Function Striated muscle contraction Alteration of blood vessel diameter Increased vascular elasticity Dilation Changes in oxidative processes in tissues and organs Liver enlargement Altered sensitivity to drug stimuli Decreased spermatogenesis Decreased fertility Possible sterility Altered sex ratio of births More girls Altered menstrual activity Altered fetal development Decreased lactation in nursing mothers Reduction in diuresis Reduced urine output Sodium excretion changes Altered renal function Decreased filtration / tubular effects Changes in conditioned reflexes Decreased electrical resistance of skin Changes in the structure of skin receptors and the blood-carrying system Altered blood flow rate Alterations in the biocurrents of the cerebral cortex (in animals) Changes in rate of clearance of tagged ions from tissue Reversible structural changes in the cerebral cortex and diencephalon Electrocardiographic (EKG) changes Alterations in sensitivity to: Light Sound Olfactory stimuli Functional and pathological changes in the eyes Functional: Decrease in size of blind spot Altered color recognition Changes in intraocular pressure Lacrimation Trembling of eyelids Pathological: Lens opacity and coagulation Altered tissue respiration Altered reduction-oxidation processes Myocardial necrosis Hemorrhage in lungs, liver, gut, and brain At fatal levels Generalized degeneration of body tissues at fatal radiation levels Loss of anatomical parts Death Dehydration Altered rate of calcification of certain tissues Source note: It also reports that low levels of irradiation may produce a cooling effect described as “hypercompensation.” C. Central Nervous System Effects Headaches Insomnia Restlessness While awake During sleep Electroencephalographic (EEG) changes Cranial nerve disorders Pyramidal tract lesions Conditioned reflex disorders Vagomimetic action of the heart; sympathicomimetic action Seizures / convulsions D. Autonomic Nervous System Effects Neurovegetative disorders Example: alteration of heart rhythm Fatigue Structural alterations in the synapses of the vagus nerve Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system Bradycardia Inhibition of the sympathetic nervous system E. Peripheral Nervous System Effects Effects on locomotor nerves F. Psychological Disorders (“Human Behavioral Studies”) Also described as psychophysiologic / psychosomatic responses Neurasthenia General “bad” feeling Depression Impotence Anxiety Lack of concentration Hypochondria Dizziness Hallucinations Sleepiness Insomnia Increased irritability Decreased appetite Loss of memory Scalp sensations Increased fatigability Chest pains Tremor of the hands G. Behavioral Changes (Animal Studies) Changes in: Reflexive behavior Operant behavior Avoidance behavior Discrimination behavior Mood disorders H. Blood and Bone Marrow Changes Changes in blood and bone marrow Changes in phagocytosis and bactericidal function Increased hemolysis rate Shortened lifespan of cells Increased sedimentation rate Decrease in number of erythrocytes Also changes in lymphocytes Increased blood glucose concentration Changes in blood histamine content Changes in cholesterol and lipids Changes in gamma globulin, alpha/beta globulins, and total protein concentration Changes in number of eosinophils Decreased albumin/globulin ratio Changes in hemopoiesis Formation rate of blood corpuscles Leukopenia and leukocytosis Reticulocytosis I. Vascular Disorders Thrombosis Hypertension J. Enzyme and Other Biochemical Changes Changes in activity of: Cholinesterase Phosphatase Transaminase Amylase Carboxydismutase Protein denaturation Toxin, fungus, and virus inactivation at high dose levels Bacteriostatic effect Killing of tissue cultures Alteration in rate of cell division Increased RNA concentration in lymphocytes and decreased concentration in brain, liver, and spleen Changes in pyruvic acid, lactic acid, and creatinine excretion Change in glycogen concentration in liver Hyperglycemia referenced Alteration in concentration of 17-ketosteroids in urine K. Metabolic Disorders Glycosuria Sugar in urine Increase in urinary phenol Alteration in metabolic enzymatic processes Altered carbohydrate metabolism L. Gastrointestinal Disorders Anorexia Loss of appetite Epigastric pain Constipation Altered secretion of stomach digestive juices M. Endocrine Gland Changes Altered pituitary function Hyperthyroidism Thyroid enlargement Increased uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland Altered adrenal cortex activity Decreased corticosteroids in blood Decreased glucocorticoid activity Hypogonadism Usually decreased testosterone production N. Histological Changes Changes in tubular epithelium of testicles Gross tissue changes O. Genetic and Chromosomal Changes Chromosome aberrations, including: Linear shortening Pseudochiasm Diploid structures Amitotic division Bridging “Sticky” chromosomes Irregularities in chromosomal envelope Mutations Mongolism Historical outdated term in source text Somatic alterations Cellular changes not involving nucleus or chromosomes Cellular transformation Neoplastic diseases Example: tumors P. Pearl Chain Effect Intracellular orientation of subcellular particles Orientation of cellular and other non-biologic particles Orientation of animals, birds, and fish in electromagnetic fields Q. Miscellaneous Effects Sparking between dental fillings Peculiar metallic taste in mouth Changes in optical activity of colloidal solutions Treatment use claims for: Syphilis Poliomyelitis Skin diseases Loss of hair Brittleness of hair Sensations of buzzing, vibrations, pulsations, and tickling about the head and ears Copious perspiration, salivation, and protrusion of the tongue Changes in operation of implanted cardiac pacemakers Changes in circadian rhythms

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Main findings

This 1972 comprehensive bibliography compiled over 2300 references documenting a wide range of reported biological and clinical effects attributed to microwave and radio-frequency radiation exposure, including physiological, neurological, behavioral, genetic, and biochemical changes. The report cataloged these effects without endorsement, noting conflicting and limited evidence in some cases.

Outcomes measured

• heating of organs
• changes in physiologic function
• central nervous system effects
• autonomic nervous system effects
• peripheral nervous system effects
• psychological disorders
• behavioral changes in animals
• blood and bone marrow changes
• vascular disorders
• enzyme and biochemical changes
• metabolic disorders
• gastrointestinal disorders
• endocrine gland changes
• histological changes
• genetic and chromosomal changes
• pearl chain effect
• miscellaneous effects

Limitations

• The bibliography lists reported effects without evaluation of causality or strength of evidence.
• Conflicting reports and limited or weak observations are noted in the source.
• No quantitative exposure metrics or controlled study designs are provided.
• The data are from literature published up to 1972 and may be outdated.

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