Browse 8,700 peer-reviewed studies on electromagnetic field health effects from 4 research libraries.
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Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 commentary in Archives of Toxicology discusses the scientific challenges in determining safe exposure limits for formaldehyde, a known carcinogen. The authors examine how regulatory agencies should approach setting exposure standards when dealing with substances that cause cancer through different biological mechanisms.
Unknown authors · 2010
This 2010 study examined how West Nile virus produces small RNA fragments that help the virus cause disease and cell damage. Researchers found that specific RNA structures act like shields, protecting viral genetic material from being completely destroyed by cellular defenses. These protective RNA fragments are essential for the virus to maintain its ability to infect cells and cause illness.
in birds et al. · 2010
This study appears to be misclassified in the EMF database, as it actually examined parent-child attachment relationships and emotional adjustment in young adults, not electromagnetic field effects. The research found that secure attachment to both mothers and fathers promotes better emotional well-being through different pathways - father attachment through social skills, mother attachment through conflict resolution abilities.
Unknown authors · 2010
This study examined electromagnetic field exposure during fluorescence-guided surgery procedures, measuring energy absorption rates in patients' bodies during medical imaging. Researchers found peak energy absorption of 3.99 × 10−3 watts per kilogram in the torso area. The research focused on safety assessment of electromagnetic exposure during advanced surgical imaging techniques.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers studied how specific gut bacteria affect type 1 diabetes development in rats prone to the disease. They found that feeding diabetes-prone rats Lactobacillus johnsonii (a beneficial bacteria from diabetes-resistant rats) significantly delayed or prevented diabetes onset. This suggests gut bacteria composition plays a crucial role in autoimmune disease development.
Fragopoulou et al · 2010
A panel of international scientists met in Norway to review the scientific evidence on electromagnetic field health risks from power lines, cell phones, and wireless technologies. The experts concluded that current evidence requires a new approach to public health protection, especially for pregnant women and children. They called for new, biologically-based safety standards to replace current guidelines.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed adult rats to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields and found that these fields altered estrogen receptor gene expression in the olfactory bulb (smell center) of female rats, but not males. The effects varied depending on the female's reproductive cycle phase, suggesting EMF can disrupt hormone-sensitive brain regions.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed rats to extremely powerful 14 Tesla static magnetic fields and found that animals developed tolerance to the effects over time. Initial exposures caused circling behavior and taste aversion, but these responses diminished with repeated exposure. The findings suggest the body's balance system can adapt to magnetic field disruption.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed human placental cells from early pregnancy to 50 Hz magnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) to see if it affected hormone production and cell death. They found that prolonged exposure at higher intensities reduced production of key pregnancy hormones, but didn't trigger cell death pathways.
Unknown authors · 2010
This document reveals a massive scientific fraud involving 60 retracted papers from the Journal of Vibration and Control between 2010-2014. The fraud centered around fabricated peer reviews and citation manipulation by researchers at National Pingtung University of Education in Taiwan. While none of these retracted papers actually studied EMF health effects, this case demonstrates how academic misconduct can compromise the scientific record.
Unknown authors · 2010
Spanish researchers exposed yeast cells with DNA repair defects to strong 50 Hz magnetic fields (2.45 mT) for 96 hours. They found the magnetic fields actually increased growth rates in DNA-damaged strains and reduced overall cell survival, but didn't cause additional DNA damage or disrupt normal cell division cycles.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed mice to 60 Hz electromagnetic fields (the same frequency as household electricity) at 80 microTesla for 2 hours daily over 7 days. The EMF exposure significantly increased the activity of heat shock protein genes, which are cellular stress response markers. This demonstrates that power line frequency EMFs can directly alter gene expression in living animals.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed adult rats to extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields and found that female rats showed changes in estrogen receptor gene expression in the olfactory bulb (the brain region responsible for smell), while males showed no effects. The changes in females varied depending on their reproductive cycle phase.
Unknown authors · 2010
Turkish researchers exposed 120 mice to 50 Hz magnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) at various strengths for 40 days, testing for genetic damage. They found no significant genotoxic effects at field strengths up to 5 microTesla, though some cellular changes occurred at higher intensities. The study suggests low-level power frequency magnetic fields may not cause DNA damage in blood cells.
Unknown authors · 2010
Italian researchers exposed mice to 50 Hz magnetic fields at 1 milliTesla (power line frequency) for up to 7 days and found DNA damage in all brain regions immediately after exposure. The DNA damage was reversible, healing within 24 hours after exposure ended, and didn't trigger stress protein responses.
Unknown authors · 2010
This study measured particle collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at various energy levels, finding that particle multiplicities were consistently higher than predicted by computer models. The research focused on charged-particle behavior during proton-proton collisions at different energy thresholds. These findings help refine our understanding of high-energy particle physics.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed human white blood cells to static magnetic fields before and after gamma radiation to study DNA damage and repair. They found that static magnetic fields alone caused DNA damage at certain time points, and when applied after radiation exposure, they interfered with normal DNA repair processes. The magnetic fields had no protective effect when applied before radiation.
Unknown authors · 2010
Korean researchers exposed human cells to 60-Hz magnetic fields (the same frequency as power lines) and found that repeated exposures caused DNA breaks and cell death, while single exposures showed no effect. The study used strong magnetic fields (6 milliTesla) applied for 30 minutes daily over three days, revealing that cumulative exposure triggers cellular damage pathways.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed two different cell types to 60 Hz magnetic fields (the frequency used in North American power lines) at very low levels to see if it would trigger heat shock proteins, which cells produce when stressed. One cell type showed increased stress protein activity when exposed to the magnetic fields, while the other didn't respond. This suggests that power line frequency fields can cause cellular stress responses, but the effect varies by cell type.
Unknown authors · 2010
Swiss researchers exposed human skin cells to 50 Hz magnetic fields (the frequency of power lines) and found that intermittent exposure caused DNA fragmentation. The study showed this effect was specifically caused by magnetic fields, not electric fields, and was linked to disrupted cell division rather than direct DNA damage.
Unknown authors · 2010
Researchers exposed human leukemia cells (K562) to 8.8 mT static magnetic fields combined with the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The magnetic field exposure doubled the drug's effectiveness, allowing the same cancer-killing results with half the cisplatin dose. The study suggests static magnetic fields could potentially enhance cancer treatment while reducing chemotherapy side effects.
Unknown authors · 2010
This atmospheric chemistry study examined how halogen compounds affect ozone and air quality in Arctic regions during spring 2008. Researchers found strong correlations between sea ice exposure and ozone depletion, with up to 73% of ozone variability linked to ice contact. The study has no connection to electromagnetic field research or health effects.
Shckorbatov YG et al. · 2010
Researchers exposed human fibroblast cells to 36.65 GHz microwave radiation at various power levels and found that exposures as low as 10 µW/cm² caused changes in cell nucleus structure, specifically increasing chromatin condensation. The study revealed that right-handed polarized radiation produced stronger biological effects than left-handed polarization.
Unknown authors · 2010
Japanese researchers exposed human brain and lung cells to 2.1 GHz radiofrequency radiation (similar to 3G cell phone signals) for up to 96 hours at various power levels. They found no significant effects on cell growth, survival, or gene expression patterns. The study suggests that RF exposure within international safety guidelines doesn't trigger cellular stress responses in laboratory conditions.
Unknown authors · 2010
This study sequenced the genome of Brachypodium distachyon, a wild grass species that serves as a model organism for studying larger grass crops like wheat. Researchers mapped the complete genetic blueprint of this plant to better understand grass evolution and develop improved food and energy crops. The work provides a foundation for genetic research on economically important grasses.