HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0986.900 2018-2020From:
Sherilyn Wells
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Council Testimony; Poindexter, Valerie; Chung, Aaron; Lee Loy, Sue; Kierkiewicz, Ashley;
Kanealii-Kleinfelder, Matt; David, Maile; Villegas, Rebecca; Eoff, Karen; Richards, Tim
Subject:
Attachment to my - Sherilyn Wells - 7/22/20 Oral Testimony in Support of Resolution
678-20 re 5G
Attachments:
capturedagency_alster.pdf, SSRN-id2282014.pdf, DOC-357620A5.pdf, DOC-357620A6.pdf,
DOC-357620A2.pdf, 02-02-2020-CHD-v.- FCC- Petition -for- Review- For-Public.pdf, City of
Eugene v FCC.doc; List of Cities, towns, Councils and Countries that have Banned 5G -
Smombie Gate _ 5G _ EMF.pdf, s41598-018-22271-3.pdf
Sherilyn Wells Testimony in Support of Resolution 678-20 re 5G
July 22, 2020 COUNTY CLERK
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In considering testimony from CITA that quotes the FCC and the FDA (see quotes of page 2 of CITA
testimony), I encourage you to look at the attached reviews by Harvard University's Edmund J. Safra
Center for Ethics.
The Harvard reviews identify the FCC's (and the FDA's) profound failure to uphold their primary
responsibilities to the public, their domination by the very industries they were supposed to regulate in
the public interest. Please consider those reports when reading FCC and FDA quotes in the CITA letter.
Re the FCC: Captured Amy - How the Federal Communications Commission Is Dominated Icy
The Industries It Presumably Re a lates by Norm Alster (attached)
Re the FDA: Institutional Corruption of Pharmaceuticals and the Myth of Safe and Effective
Drugas by Donald W. Light, Joel Lexchin, and Jonathan J. Darr (attached)
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CITA's comments ignore the overwhelming amount of scientific information in the International EMF Scientists
Appeal: "The (more than 240) scientists who signed this appeal arguably constitute the majority of experts on the
effects of nonionizing radiation. They have published more than 2,000 papers and letters on EMF in professional
journals." (see Scientific American blog on page 14)
The official website, www.5gaappeal.eu, for the 5G Appeal has been launched. The website contains the text
of the Appeal, the current list of signatories, an explanation of 5G, and related news stories.
The Appeal asserts that, "5G will substantially increase exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic
fields (RF -EMF) on top of the 2G, 3G; 4G, Wi-Fi, etc. for telecommunications already in place. RF -
EMF has been proven to be harmful for humans and the environment."
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More than 200 scientists and doctors from 38 nations have signed the declaration calling for a moratorium on
the deployment of 5G (fifth generation) cellular technology.
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Re the FCC's failure to update the health and safety regulations it adopted in 1996: the federal
Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report in AUGUST 2012 that explicitly stated the
FCC "should formally reassess and, if appropriate, change its current RF energy exposure limit and
mobile phone tested requirements ... "
The GAO report continued: "The [FCC's] RF energy exposure limit may not reflect the latest research, and
testing requirement -s.- m-aynot identify maximum exposure in all possible usage conditions ... By not
formally rea'ssessihg if's Ukr'&nt limit FCC cannot ensure it is using a limit that reflects the latest
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research on RF energy exposure..,;F�CC has also not reassessed its testing requirements to ensure that
they identify ther,maxmum, RF energy exposure a user could experience."
Congressman Pete DeFazio then wrote: "While I was pleased to see the FCC seek comments in 2013 on
whether its RF safety guidelines should be reassessed, it is unacceptable that six (note added - now
EIGHT) years later the FCC still has not conducted a reassessment of its 1996 guidelines."
LAWSUITS AGAINST :FCC UNDERWAY - (1) CLASS ACTION BY MUNICIPALITIES & (2)
C.1-1.I:LDREN'S HEALTH DEFENSE ET AL v. FCC ET AL
That failure by the FCC to update its TWENTY-FOUR (24) YEAR OLD health and safety guidelines
is the basis of one federal lawsuit against the FCC, a copy of which I provided during my testimony to
the Commitee and which is attached to this email.
Another active (large class action) lawsuit by various municipalities is underway against the FCC
(attached). I encourage the Hawaii County Council to follow this lawsuit (and to seek intervention if
appropriate), as it almost certainly contains arguments and issues relevant to Hawaii:
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Docket for Case #: 19-70344
City of Eugene, Oregon, et al v. FCC, et al
https://www.bloombertllaw.com/public/desktop/document/CityofEui!eneOre2onetalvFCCetalDo
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INVESTIGATE SUCCESSFUL STRA.T:E:GIES EMPLOYED BY OTHER U.S. MUNICIPALITIES
Refer to the List of Cities, towns, Councils and Countries that have Banned SG (attached) that I also
provided to the Planning Committee during its hearing on this issue. There are some very creative
ways of working within federal limits and still successfully holding off rollout of 5G, pending
production. of the,,,w ss,ing/updated health and safety studies and the resolution of the federal lawsuits.
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As you review the various plant and animal studies below, please note that it is critical to acknowledge
actual environmental conditions, in which CUMULATIVE, ADDITIVE, and SYNERGISTIC effects
can amplify/increase the narrower results reported below, significant though they are.
Given recent challenges to the Hawaiian ecosystem (Rapid Death of Ohia, etc.), the extinction or near
extinction of other indigenous plant, avian, and animal species, giving Hawaii the dubious distinction of
being The Endangered Species Capitol Of The World ( https:Holukai.com/blogs/news/hawaii-the-
endan2ered-species-capital-of-the-world ), we must exert all necessary caution and implement
proactive/protective measures to ensure that further damage to our rare and precious ecosystem does not take
place, especially when proliferation of EMF technology could be the death knell for broad swaths of
struggling, irreplaceable plant and animal/insect species.
Hawaii: The Endangered Species Capitol Of The World
The Hawaiian Islands, blessed with outstanding biodiversity and an ecosystem composed of
hundreds of endangered species, is the most isolated landmass in the world. Many evolved species
are unique to the island chain. Scientists and environmental activists often refer to Hawaii as the
"Endangered Species Capital of the World."
Koa played an in role in ancient Hawaiian culture and today is valued for its magnificent grain.,
strength and beauty. The giant straight trees were the source for logs to carve voyaging canoes; An
assemblage of these Koa crafted canoes became the Polynesian Fleet that navigated the Pacific more
than a thousand years before Columbus set sail to discover the new world.
Known as the "King of the Forest," the magnificent Koa tree produces one of the world's finest
tropical hardwoods. However, western methods of harvesting have devastated more than 90
percent of the spectacular stands of Koa trees that once blanketed the island chain. This valuable
resource was eradicated from lower elevations, destroying the genetic diversity that once existed.
Throughout the Hawaiian island chain, Koa forests have been decimated to near- extinction; harvested
for the valuable wood and to make way for cattle ranches and sugar plantations. Today, less than ten
percent of Hawaii's old-growth forests remain.
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"Exposure of Insects to Radio -Frequency Electromagnetic Fields from 2 to 120 GHz" published
in .,Veienti fic Reports (attached) (2 GHz to 120 GHz) to be used in the 4G/5G rollout. The scientific
simulations showed increases in absorbed power between 3% to 370% when the insects were exposed
to the frequencies. Researchers concluded, "This could lead to changes in insect behaviour, physiology,
and morphology over time...." (Thielens et al., 2018)
HIGH-LEVEL DAMAGE IN TREES WITHIN THE VICINITY OF PHONE MASTS - SEE
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Hum n health isn't the only concern. In a study published in Science of the Total Environment, researchers
found:
High-level damage in trees within the vicinity of phone masts. We found out that from the damaged side
there was always visual contact to one or more phone mast(s). Statistical analyses demonstrated that the
electromagnetic radiation from cellphone towers is harmful to trees. Results show that the measurements in
the most affected sides of damaged trees (i.e. those that withstand higher radiation levels) are different to all
other groups. These results are consistent with the fact that damage inflicted on trees by cellphone towers,
usti.ally start on one side, extending to the whole tree over time.
This constitutes a danger for trees worldwide. The further deployment of phone masts has to be stopped.
Scientific research on trees under the real radio-frequency field conditions must continue.
The study lasted for 9 years and used more than 100 trees.
The field monitoring part of the study was performed in Bamberg and Hallstadt (Germany). Observations and
photographic recordings of unusual or unexplainable tree damage were taken along with the measurement of
electromagnetic radiation.
In 2015 measurements of RF -EMF (Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields) were carried out. A polygon
spanning both cities was chosen as the study site, where 144 measurements of the radiofrequency of
electromagnetic fields were taken at a height of 1.5 m in streets and parks at different locations. By
interpolation of the 144 measurement points, we were able to compile an electromagnetic map of the power
flux density in Bamberg and Hallstadt. We selected 60 damaged trees, in addition to 30 randomly selected
trees and 30 trees in low radiation areas (n = 120) in this polygon.
The measurements of all trees revealed significant differences between the damaged side facing a phone mast
and the opposite side, as well as differences between the exposed side of damaged trees and all other groups
of trees in both sides. Thus, we found that side differences in measured values of power flux density
corresponded to side differences in damage. The 30 selected trees in low radiation areas (no visual contact to
any phone mast and power flux density under 50 µW/m2 ) showed no damage. Statistical analysis
demonstrated that electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone masts is harmful for trees. These results are
consistent with the fact that damage afflicted on trees by mobile phone towers usually start on one side,
extending to the whole tree over time.
What's also interesting is that the study points out that natural forms of electromagnetic radiation are not
the same and do not have the same impact as unnatural sources of radiation do on plant life. Several
researchers have pointed out how this topic has received little attention and these physiological effects
are being considered negligible.
The study also concludes that most studies that have addressed the effects of microwaves on animals and
pants have documented effects and res, onses at ex osures below limits specified in the electromagnetic
radiation exposure guidelines and it is therefore necessary to rethink these guidelines.
Since 2005, on the occasion of medical examinations of sick residents living near mobile phone base stations,
changes in nearby trees (crown, leaves, trunk, branches, growth...) were observed at the same time as
clinical symptoms in humans occurred. Since 2006 tree damages in the radiation field of mobile phone
base stations were documented.
Trees that were in the radio shadow of buildings or of other trees remained healthy, because, the
researchers hypothesized, they were protected from the radiation.
The research on EMF's and their environmental impact is quite limited, and studies on humans show that this
type of radiation affects biological organisms, especially humans. For example, a paper published in 2018
in Environmental Research titled "Wi-Fi is an important threat to human health" points out that.
"Repeated WI-Fi studies show that Wi-Fi causes oxidative stress, sperm/testicular damage, neuropsychiatric
effects including EEG changes, apoptosis, cellular DNA damage, endocrine changes, and calcium overload."
When it comes to 5G, a study published in 2019 in Frontiers in Public Health is one of many that raises
concerns about 5G technology. It points out that "novel 5G technology is being rolled out in several densely
populated cities, although potential chronic health or environmental impacts have not been evaluated at -Rd
are not being followed." It goes on to emphasize that the range and magnitude of potential impacts of 5G
technologies are under -researched, although important biological outcomes have been reported with millimeter
wavelength exposure. These include oxidative stress and altered gene expression, effects on skin and
systemic effects such as on immune function. In vivo studies reporting resonance with human sweat ducts,
acceleration of bacterial and viral replication, and other endpoints indicate the potential for novel as well
as more commonly recognized biological impacts from this range of frequencies, and highlight the need
for research before population -wide continuous exposures."
(Does this) Six year study proves wireless kills trees?
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Wireless Kills Trees. A six-year study of trees around wireless cell towers reveals the `invisible' damage
of exposure to RF radiation. Radiation from wireless technology is now jeopardizing the health of our
trees and other plants. "Tree damage in the vicinity of mobile phone base stations" by Waldmann-
Selsam and Egar in 2013, documented suspected RF radiation related tree damage and RF radiation
readings over a period of six years.
It found significantly higher RF radiation readings by damaged trees as compared to undamaged trees.
Sometimes damaged areas and undamaged areas were on the same tree, in which case RF radiation
levels were found to be higher near the damaged areas. Because trees are unable to move, differences
in RF radiation levels from fixed sources like cell towers can result in very different RF radiation
exposure micro -environments in different parts of the same tree or bush.
Researchers state "More recently, it has been shown that mortality rates of all dominant tree species in the
western United States have been doubling every 17-29 years in old growth forests, and that recruitment of
new trees is now occurring at a lower rate than mortality." The aspen experiment combined with other
measurement and observational studies make a compelling case that our addiction to wireless technology is
killing the trees we need so much for life far faster than they can replace themselves.
In the Netherlands, because of the increased use if Wi-Fi over the last few years, a whopping 70% of
urban trees are suffering from radiation poisoning, up from only 10% five years ago.
Most people don't really stop to consider how their cell phone or other wireless devices work. They' -re just
"magic" and "neat" and "convenient." If they do think about it, common perception includes these erroneous
assumptions: direct communication from device to base station similar to an invisible wire or a
homogeneous RF field put out by devices and towers.
Neither of these are true.
The RF fields put out by both devices and towers are not exclusively direct from device to tower. Nor are the
RF fields homogeneous. There are areas of high RF concentration immediately adjacent to areas that are
much lower. The exact nature of the fields depends on the transmitter configuration and use at the time.
Hence, when you snake a call on a cell phone or download a video on WiFi, the RF radiation (specifically,
microwave radiation) used by the wireless devices goes through you and everyone around you. Which
person, tree, or other creature is exposed to the most RF radiation will depend on the device, your
surroundings, and the base station transmitter location. Trees cannot move when they start to "feel bad" and
show signs of damage.
Tree give us oxygen and clear our air. Their health is declining visibly due to exposure.
Testing results from the Eagle High School property as reported by Lisa Doyon:
maps, results and detailed research can he found at EagleHealin , com
The radiation from cell phones, towers, WI -FI, cordless technology is all the same microwave energy just at
different frequencies and levels. But the effects are the same. After the school hoard approved a cell tower
at the local high school where my daughter attends, I rented a meter to see for myself if there was indeed
radiation outside and/or inside the school. The results were shocking even to me. As much as 66,700%
higher levels of radiation measured in classrooms facing the tower than what has been shown to cause
biological effects on us.
... most all of its have unknowingly turned our homes into microwave ovens. The power level, though, is at a
much lower level than your cooking microwave, so it's just cooking you much slower, but is cooking you
nevertheless. Click here to go right to the tower measurements. Click here to go right to the WI-FI/device
measurements.
Halgamuge, M.N. "Weak radiofrequency radiation exposure from mobile phone radiation on plants."
Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, vol. 36, no. 2, 2017, pp. 213-235.
"Our analysis demonstrates that the data from a substantial amount of the studies on :1 'F-'EM:Fs
from mobile phones shove physiological and/or morphological effects (89.9%, p < 0.001).
Additionally, our analysis of the results from these reported studies demonstrates that the maize,
roselle, pea, fenugreek; duckweeds, tomato, onions and mungbean plants seem to be very
sensitive to RF-EMFs. Our findings also suggest that plants seem to be more responsive to
certain frequencies..."
Waldmann-Selsam, C., et al. "Radiofrequency radiation injures trees around mobile phone base stations."
Science of the Total Environment, vol. 572, 2016, pp. 554-69.
Gustavino, B., et al. "Exposure to 915 MHz radiation induces micronuclei in Vicia faba root tips."
Mutagenesis, vol. 31, no. 2, 2016, pp. 187-92.
The increasing use of mobile phones and wireless networks raised a great debate about the real
carcinogenic potential of radiofrequency -electromagnetic field (RF -EMF) exposure associated with
these devices. Conflicting results are reported by the great majority of in vivo and in vitro studies on
the capability of RF -EMF exposure to induce DNA damage and mutations in mammalian
systems. Aimed at understanding whether less ambiguous responses to RF -EMF exposure
might be evidenced in plant systems with respect to mammalian ones, in the present work the
mutagenic effect of RF -EMF has been studied through the micronucleus (MN) test in secondary
roots of Vicia faba seedlings exposed to mobile phone transmission in controlled conditions,
inside a transverse electro magnetic (TEM) cell.
Exposure of roots was carried out for 72h using a continuous wave (CW) of 915 MHz radiation at
three values of equivalent plane wave power densities (23, 35 and 46W/m2). The specific absorption
rate (SAR) was measured with a calorimetric method and the corresponding values were found to fall
in the range of 0.4-1.5W/kg.
Results of three independent experiments show the induction of a significant increase of MN
frequency after exposure, ranging from a 2.3 -fold increase above the sham value, at the lowest SAR
level, up to a 7 -fold increase at the highest SAR. These findings are in agreement with the limited
number of data on cytogenetic effects detected in other plant systems exposed to mobile phone
.:F -'EMF frequencies and clearly show the capability of radiofrequency exposure to induce
SNA damage in this eukaryotic cell system.
It is worth noticing that this range of SAR values is well below the international limits for localised
exposure (head, trunk), according to the ICNIRP guidelines (35) and IEEE std C95.1 (38), which are
10 (8.0) W/kg for occupational exposure and 2.0 (1.6) W/kg for general public exposure respectively_
Halgamuge, Malka N., See Kye Yak and Jacob L. Eberhardt. "Reduced growth of soybean seedlings after
exposure to weak microwave radiation from GSM 900 mobile phone and base station."
Bioelectronzagnetics, vol. 36, no. 2, 2015, pp. 87-95.
The aim of this work was to study possible effects of environmental radiation pollution on plants.
The association between cellular telephone (short duration, higher amplitude) and base station
(long duration, very low amplitude) radiation exposure and the growth rate of soybean (Glycine
max) seedlings was investigated.
The exposure to higher amplitude (41 V m-1) GSM radiation resulted in diminished outgrowth of
the epicotyl. The exposure to lower amplitude (5.7 V m-1) GSM radiation did not influence
outgrowth of epicotyl, hypocotyls, or roots. The exposure to higher amplitude CW radiation resulted
in reduced outgrowth of the roots whereas lower CW exposure resulted in a reduced outgrowth of the
hypocotyl. Soybean seedlings were also exposed for 5 days to an extremely low level of radiation
(GSM 900 MHz, 0.56 V m-1) and outgrowth was studied 2 days later. Growth of epicotyl and
hypocotyl was found to be reduced, whereas the outgrowth of roots was stimulated.
Our findings indicate that the observed effects were significantly dependent on field strength as
well as amplitude modulation of the applied field.
Senavirathna, M.D., et al. "Nanometer -scale elongation rate fluctuations in the Myriophyllum aquaticum
(Parrot feather) stem were altered by radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation."
Plant. Signal. Behav, vol. 9, no. 3, 2014.
Statistically significant changes to this plant from a non thermal effect.
Soran, M.L., et al. "Influence of microwave frequency electromagnetic radiation on terpene emission and
content in aromatic plants.''
Journal. of Plant Physiology, vol. 171, no. 15, 2014, pp. 1436-43.
Haggerty, Katie. "Adverse Influence of Radio Frequency Background on Trembling -,Aspen Seedlings"
International Journal of Forestry Research, vol 2010, no. 836278, 2010.
"This study suggests that the RF background may have strong adverse effects on growth rete
and fall anthocyanin. production in aspen, and may be an underlying factor in aspen decline."
Read more at our webpage on peer reviewed science on the environment https://ehtlust.org/science/bees-
butterflies-wildlife-research-electromagnetic-fields-environment/
This article originally appeared at: https://ehtrust.orR/tree-damage-caused-mobile-phone-base-stations-
o b s ervation- guide-hellnut-breuni g/
RESOURCE:
Photos and RF measurements by Cornelia Waldmann-Selsam Additional photos by Alfonso Balmori,
Helmut Breunig, Orjan Hallberg, Volker Schorpp and Monika Schuberth-Brehm
This documentation can be found online at Kompetenzinitiative.net. We have posted the peer-reviewed
research that shows that cell tower mobile phone base station radiation damages trees below this
document.
Note the published article by Waldmann-Selsam, C., et al. "Radiofrequency radiation injures trees around
mobile phone base stations." Science of the Total Environment, vol. 572, 2016, pp. 554-69.
2017 Observation Guide ENG FINAL RED
Blog from Scientific American - citing the INTERNATIONAL EMF SCIENTIST APPEAL -
https://blo2s.scientificamerican.com/observations/we-have-no-reason-to-believe-5g-is-safe/
We Have No Reason to Believe 5G Is Safe
The technology is coming, but contrary to what some people say, there could be health risks
By Joel M. Moskowitz on October 17, 2019
Credit: Bill Oxford Getty Imams
The telecommunications industry and their experts have accused many scientists who have researched the
effects of cell phone radiation of "fear mongering" over the advent of wireless technology's 5G. Since much
of our research is publicly -funded, we believe it is our ethical responsibility to inform the public about
what the peer-reviewed scientific literature tells us about the health risks from wireless radiation.
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced through a press
release that the commission will soon reaffirm the radio frequency radiation (RFR) exposure limits that the
FCC adopted in the late 1990s. These limits are based upon a behavioral change in rats exposed to
microwave radiation and were designed to protect us from short-term heating risks due to RFR exposure.
Yet, since the .SCC adopted these limits based largely on research from the 1980s, the preponderance
of peer-reviewed research, more than 500 studies, have found harmful biologic or health effects front
exposure to RFR at intensities too low to cause significant heating.
Citing this large body of research, more than 240 scientists who have published peer-reviewed research
on the biologic and health effects of nonionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) signed the International
EMF Scientist Appeal, which calls for stronger exposure limits. The appeal makes the following
assertions:
"Numerous recent scientific publications have shown that EMF affects living organisms at levels well
below most international and national guidelines. Effects include increased cancer risk, cellular stress,
increase in harmful free radicals, genetic damages, structural and functional changes of the reproductive
system, learning and memory deficits, neurological disorders, and negative impacts on general well-being in
humans. Damage goes well beyond the human race, as there is growing evidence of harmful effects to
bot ark an animal life."
The scientists who signed this appeal arguably constitute the majority of experts on the effects of
nonionizing radiation. They have published more than 2,000 papers and letters on EMF in
professional journals.
The FCC's RFR exposure limits regulate the intensity of exposure, taking into account the frequency of the
carrier waves, but ignore the signaling properties of the RFR. Along with the patterning and duration of
exposures, certain characteristics of the signal (e.g., pulsing, polarization)increase the biologic and health
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impacts of the exposure_ . New exposure limits are needed which account for these differential effects.
Moreover, these limits should be based on a biological effect, not a change in a laboratory rat's behavior.
The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified RFR as
"possibly carcinogenic to humans" in 2011. Last year, a $30 million study conducted by the U.S. National
Toxicology Program (NTP) found "clear evidence" that two years of exposure to cell phone RFR increased
cancer in reale rats and damaged DNA in rats and mice of both sexes. The Rarnazzini Institute in Italy
replicated the key finding of the NTP using a different carrier frequency and much weaker exposure to cell
phone radiation over the life of the rats.
Based upon the research published since 2011, including human and animal studies and mechanistic data, the
IARC has recently prioritized RFR to be reviewed again in the next five years. Since many EMF scientists
believe we now have sufficient evidence to consider RFR as either a probable or known human carcinogen,
the IARC will likely upgrade the carcinogenic potential of RFR in the near future.
Nonetheless, without conducting a formal risk assessment or a systematic review of the research on RFR
health effects, the FDA recently reaffirmed the FCC's 1996 exposure limits in a letter to the FCC, stating
that the agency had "concluded that no changes to the current standards are warranted at this time," and that
"NTP's experimental findings should not be applied to human cell phone usage." The letter stated that "the
available scientific evidence to date does not support adverse health effects in humans due to exposures at or -
under the current limits."
The latest cellular technology, 5G, will employ millimeter waves for the first time in addition to microwaves that
have been in use for older cellular technologies, 2G through 4G. Given limited reach, 5G will require cell 'witerrrras
every 1.00 to 200 meters, exposing many people to millimeter wave radiation. 5G also employs new technologies
(e.g., active antennas capable of beam -forming; phased arrays; massive multiple inputs and outputs, kriowrr as
massive MIMO) which pose unique challenges for measuring exposures.
Millimeter waves are mostly absorbed within a few millimeters of human skin and in the surface layers of the cornea.
Short-term exposure can have adverse physiological effects in the peripheral nervous system, the immune system and
the cardiovascular system. The research suggests that long-term exposure may pose health risks to the skin (e.g.,
melanoma), the eyes (e.g., ocular melanoma) and the testes (e.g., sterility).
Since 5G is a new technology, there is no research on health effects, so we are "flying blind" to quote a U.S. senator.
However, we have considerable evidence about the harmful effects of 2G and 3G. Little is known the effects of
exposure to 4G, a 10 -year-old technology, because governments have been remiss in funding this research.
Meanwhile, we are seeing increases in certain types of head and neck tumors in tumor registries, which may be at
least partially attributable to the proliferation of cell phone radiation. These increases are consistent with results from
case -control studies of tumor risk in heavy cell phone users.
5G will not replace 4G; it will accompany 4G for the near future and possibly over the long term. If there are
synergistic effects from simultaneous exposures to multiple types of RER, our overall risk of harm from
RFR may increase substantially. Cancer is not the only risk as there is considerable evidence that RFR
causes neurological disorders and reproductive harm, likely due to oxidative stress.
As a society, should we invest hundreds of billions of dollars deploying 5G, a cellular technology that
requires the installation of 800,000 or more new cell antenna sites in the U.S. close to where we live, work
and play?
Instead, we should support the recommendations of the 250 scientists and medical doctors who signed the
5G Appeal that calls for an immediate moratorium on the deployment of 5G and demand that our
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government fund the research needed to adopt biologically based exposure limits that protect our health and
safety.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)
Joel M. Moskowitz
Joel M. Moskowitz, PhD, is director of the Center for Family and Community Health in the School of Public
Health at the University of California, Berkeley. He has been translating and disseminating the research on
wireless radiation health effects since 2009 after he and his colleagues published a review paper that found
long-term cell phone users were at greater risk of brain tumors. His Electromagnetic Radiation Safety
website has had more than two million page views since 2013. He is an unpaid advisor to the International
EMF Scientist Appeal and Physicians for Safe Technology.
Electromagnetic Radiation Safety - www.saferemr.com
Scientific and policy developments regarding the health effects of electromagnetic radiation exposure from
cell phones, cell towers, Wi-Fi, Smart Meters, and other wireless technology
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Recent Research on Wireless Radiation and Electromagnetic Fields
I have been circulating abstracts of newly -published scientific papers on wireless radiation and
electromagnetic fields (EMF) about once or twice a month since August 2016. These updates are sent to
several hundred EMF scientists around the world.
The latest additions appear below.
The complete collection of abstracts now covers more than 900 scientific papers. This 681 -page
document (pdf) can be downloaded by clicking on the following link:
http s : //bit.ly/EMFJu ly07072 0
Note: This link will change when new abstracts are added to the collection.
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5G Wireless Technology: Is 5G Harmful to Our Health?
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5G Research from the EMF -Portal Archive
As of June 1, 2020, the EMF -Portal archive listed 133 papers and letters to the editor published in
professional journals and presentations at professional conferences that focus on 5G research. Although most
discuss technical or dosimetric issues (n = 92), 41 citations address other issues including potential biologic:
or health effects.
In all, the EMF -Portal archive references more than 30,000 publications and presentations on non -ionizing
electromagnetic fields. The Portal is a project based at the University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany.
Currently, no peer-reviewed, empirical studies of the biologic or health effects from exposure to 5G
radiation have been published. Fence, those who claim that 5G is safe because it complies with
radiofrequency exposure guidelines are engaging in sophistry.
These guidelines were designed to protect the population from short-term heating (or thermal) risks.
However, numerous peer-reviewed studies have found adverse biologic and health effects from
exposure to low -intensity or non -thermal levels of electromagnetic fields (EMF). Hence, more than 240
EMF scientists who have signed the International EMF Scientist Appeal have recommended that
"guidelines and regulatory standards be strengthened":
"Numerous recent scientific publications have shown that EMF affects living organisms at levels well
below most international and national guidelines....
The various agencies setting safety standards have failed to impose sufficient guidelines to protect the
general public, particularly children who are more vulnerable to the effects of EMF."
To download the list of 133 papers and presentations: bit.ly/EmfPortal5G
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Have No Reason io, Believe 5G is Safe" Scientific American
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(includes "5G, Public Health and Uncomfortable Truths")
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Scientists and Doctors Demand Moratorium on 5G
Wireless Technology: Millimeter Wave Health Effects
5G Wireless Technology: Cutting through the Hype
5C Wireiess Technology: News)a�er editorials oppose "small cell" antenna hills
ICNIRP's Exposure Guidelines for Radio Frequency Fields
Worldwide Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure Limits versus Health Effects
." ill ' 'ac wer Health Effects
,Electrmn,a netic Hy ersensitivity EHSj
Physicians for Safe Technology
Environmental Health Trust
Consequences of Electromagnetic Field Radiation During Early Pregnancy - Androgen Synthesis and
Release From the Myometrium of Figs in Vitro
Anita Franczak, Ewa M Waszkiewicz, Wiktoria Kozlowska, Agata Zmij ewska, Anna Koziorowska.
Consequences of Electromagnetic Field Radiation During Early Pregnancy - Androgen Synthesis and
Release From the Myometrium of Pigs in Vitro. Animal Reproduction Science. Vol. 218, July 2020,
106465. littps://doi.org/10.1016/ .aa_anireprosci.2020.106465
Highlights
EMF radiation causes alterations in myometrial androgens synthesis and release.
The consequences of EMF mainly depend on the frequency and duration of EMF exposure.
The presence of P4 does not protect from EMF during the peri-iinplantation period.
Abstract
An electromagnetic field (EMF) has been found to affect reproductive processes in females. The aim of this
study was to determine the effect of low, non -ionizing EMF radiation on the steroidogenic activity of
myometrium collected from pigs during the fetal peri -implantation period. Myometrial slices were treated
with an EMF (50 and 120 Hz, 2 and 4 h of incubation) and examined for the aromatase cytochrome P450
17(x-hydroxylase/C17-201yase (CYP17A1) and 30 -hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase/A5-04 isomerase
(I 1SD3 B 1) mRNA transcript abundance, cytochrome P450c 17 and 3 PHSD protein abundance and the
secretion of androstenedione (A4) and testosterone (T). To determine whether progesterone (P4) functions as
a protectant from EMF radiation, the selected slices were treated with P4. In slices incubated without P4,
EMF at 50 Hz altered cytochrome P450c 17 protein abundance (4 h), HSD3131 mRNA transcript abundance
(4 h) and A4 release (2 h) as well as T release (2 h) in P4 -treated slices. The EMF at 120 Hz in non P4-
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treated slices altered A4 release (2 and 4 h) whereas in P4 -treated slices altered CYP17A1 mRNA transcript
abundance (4 h), 30HSD protein abundance (4 h), A4 (4 h) and T release (2 h). In conclusion, EMF
radiation in the myometrium collected during the peri -implantation period alters the CYP17A1 and
HSD3131 mRNA transcript and encoded protein abundance, and androgen release due to the time of
treatment and P4 presence or absence. The P4 did not function directly as an obvious protector
against EMF radiation in the myometrium of pigs during the fetal peri -implantation period.
https://pLibmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32507253/
The Effects of Prenatal Radiation of Mobile Phones on White Matter in Cerebellum of Rat Offspring
Mei-Li Yang, Shan-Yan Hong, Hong -Hong Huang, Guo-Rong Lyu, Ling -Xing Wang. [The Effects of
Prenatal Radiation of an
Phones on White Matter in Cerebellum of Rat Offspring] [Article in Chinese].
Zhongguo Ying Yong Sheng Li Xue Za Zhi. 2020 Jan 28;36(1):77-81. DOI: 10.12047/j.cjap.5880.2020.017.
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effects of prenatal radiation of 850 -1,900 MHz mobile phone on white mattes- in
cerebellum of adult rat offspring.
Methods: Pregnant rats were randomly divided into short term maternal radiation group, long term maternal
radiation group and control group. Rats in short term and long term maternal radiation group were exposed
to 6 h/d and 24 h/d mobile phone radiation during 1-17 days of pregnancy, respectively. The cerebellums of
offspring rats at the age of 3 month (n=8) were taken. Cell morphology in cerebellum was studied by .
heinatoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. The expressions of myelin basic protein (MBP), neurofilament -L (NF -L)
and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in cerebellum of rat offspring were detected by
immunohistochemistry and Western blot.
Results: Compared to control group, the morphological changes of purkinje cells in cerebellum were
obvious in rat offspring of short term and long term maternal radiation group. Compared to control
group, decreased MBP and NF -L expressions and increased GFAP expression were observed in long
term maternal radiation group(all P<0.05). Compared to short term radiation group, the expressions
of MBP and NF -L were down -regulated (all P<0.05) and the expression of GFAP was up- regulated(P
<0.05) in long term radiation group.
Conclusion: Prenatal mobile phone radiation might lead to the damage of myelin and axon with activity of
astrocytes in cerebellum of finale rat offspring, which is related to the extent of radiation.
https://pubmed.nebi.nlm.nih.gov/32476377/
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Enriched Environment Decreases Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Rats With Prenatal Mobile Phone
Exposure
Shanyan Hong, Honghong Huang, Meili Yang, Haining Wu, Lingxing Wang. Enriched Environment
Decreases Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Rats With Prenatal Mobile Phone Exposure. Front Aging
Neurosci. 2020 Jun 4;12:162. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.00162.
Abstract
Mobile phone use has rapidly increased worldwide, and pregnant women are passively or actively exposed
to the associated electromagnetic radiation. Maternal cell phone exposure is related to behavioral difficulties
in young offspring. However, whether prenatal mobile phone exposure can predispose the elderly offspring
to cognitive impairment is unclear. The enriched environment (EE) has shown positive effects on cognition
in an immature brain, but its impact on aging offspring after prenatal cell phone exposure is unknown. This
study aimed to investigate whether prenatal exposure to mobile phone exerts long-term effects on cognition
in elderly rat offspring and whether EE during adulthood can rescue cognitive impairment by altering the
synaptic plasticity. Pregnant ratswere subjected to prenatal short-term or long-term cell phone exposure and
off spring rats were randomly assigned to standard or EE. Spatial learning and memory were investigated
using Morris water maze (MWM) in elderly rat offspring. Hippocampal cellular morphology was assessed
by hematoxylin-eosin staining and synaptic ultrastructure was evaluated with transmission electron
microscopy. Expression of synaptophysin (SYN), postsynaptic density -95 (PSD -95), and brain -derived
neurotrophic factor (BDNF) were detected by western blot. The results demonstrated that prenatal long-
term but not short-term exposure to mobile phone lead to cognitive impairment, morphological
changes in the hippocampal cells, reduced synaptic number, decreased SYN, PSD -95, and BDNF
expression in elderly offspring, which were alleviated by postnatal EE housing. These findings suggest
that prenatal long-term mobile phone exposure may pose life-long adverse effects on elderly offspring
and impair cognition by disrupting the synaptic plasticity, which may be reversed by postnatal EE
housing.
Open access paper: https://www.frontiersin.orR/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2020.00162/full
Also see: Pregnancy & Wireless Radiation Risks
Absorption of 5G radiation in brain tissue as a function of frequency, power and time
David H. Gultekin, Peter H. Siegel. Absorption of 5G radiation in brain tissue as a function of frequency,
power and time. IEEE Access. Published online June 12, 2020. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3002183.
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Abstract
The rapid release of 5G wireless communications networks has spurred renewed concerns regarding the
interactions of higher radiofrequency (RF) radiation with living species. We examine RF exposure and
absorption in ex vivo bovine brain tissue and a brain simulating gel at three frequencies: 1.9 GHz, 4 GHz
and 39 GHz that are relevant to current (4G), and upcoming (5G) spectra. We introduce a highly sensitive
thermal method for the assessment of radiation exposure, and derive experimentally; accurate relations
between the temperature rise (AT), specific absorption rate (SAR) and the incident power density (F), and
tabulate the coefficients, AT/AF and A(SAR)/AF, as a function of frequency, depth and time. This new
method provides both AT and SAR applicable to the frequency range below and above 6 GHz as shown at
1..9, 4 and 39 GHz, and demonstrates the most sensitive experimental assessment of brain tissue exposure to
millimeter -wave radiation to date, with a detection limit of 1 mW. We examine the beam penetration,
absorption and'thermal diffusion at representative 4G and 5G frequencies and show that the RF heating
increases rapidly with frequency due to decreasing RF source wavelength and increasing power density with
the same incident power and exposure time. We also show the temperature effects of continuous wave, rapid
pulse sequences and single pulses with varying pulse duration, and we employ electromagnetic modeling to
map the field distributions in the tissue. Finally, using this new methodology, we measure the thermal
diffusivity of ex vivo bovine brain tissue experimentally.
Summary
In this paper, we present for the first time, a simple, highly accurate test system for measuring the
temperature rise and the specific absorption rate in tissue samples and liquid or gel simulants as a function of
frequency, RF exposure power and time — pulsed and CW. We use this set up to make, and compare,
carefillly calibrated measurements of bovine brain tissue and a gel simulant, Triton X and water, at both 4G
(1.9 GHz) and newly allocated 5G frequency bands (4 GHz - 39 GHz). We show the effects of beam
concentration, focusing, absorption and heat diffusion at all three frequencies and delineate a linear range
over which we can derive highly accurate coefficients (AT/AF and A(SAR)/AF) that can be used to predict
the temperature rise and the specific absorption rate at prescribed depths and exposure times within the tissue
or gel at power levels that go down to detectable limits (<1 mW). This method may be used to evaluate a
wide range of RF radiation sources, tissues and simulants.
We also note that the impact of relatively modest incident RF power (1 W) and short exposure times (6
minutes CW and 30 second pulsed) at 39 GHz using a single mode waveguide source for the exposure,
results in extremely large power density (16.5 kW/m2) and temperature rise (> 60°C for CW, > 35°C
for 30 s pulse) in both bovine brain tissue and gel. This same temperature rise can be expected on skin
(which has very similar dielectric properties) when such large surface power densities are present in very
close proximity to the RF source or antenna, perhaps emanating from millimeter -wave base stations,
handsets, or wireless -enabled appliances or kiosks. Although, current safety limits of 28.76 and 143.8 W/m2
for power density in unrestricted (public) and restricted (occupational) environments, respectively should
prevent such exposures, the resulting limits on RF power generation of only 1.7 to 8.5 mW from a
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directional RF source, such as our waveguide at 39 GHz, in the vicinity, will greatly limit the application
potential for any such communications system.
In the USA, the FCC and FDA are overseeing the implementation of millimeter wave technology in the -
public realm and more studies are needed to help guide the science, technology and policy. Our experimental
method can provide threshold temperature and SAR values for both occupational and public exposures to
millimeter waves with surface power densities from 16.5 W/m2 to 16.5 kW/m2 and exposure times from 1
second to 30 minutes.
Finally, we use our new data and this RF method to derive a thermal diffusivity coefficient for the ex vivo
bovine brain tissue that is consistent with our prior measurements using an MRI. This is the first time that
the thermal diffusivity of ex vivo bovine brain tissue has been directly measured by this thermal RF method
[47, 50, 51, 70].
Open access paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9115853
Central nervous system lymphoma and radiofrequency radiation — a case report and incidence data in
the Swedish Cancer Register on non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Lennart Hardell, Michael Carlberg, Tarmo Koppel, Marie Nordstrom, Lena K Hedendahl. Central nervous
system lyinphorma and radiofrequency radiation — a case report and incidence data in the Swedish Cancer
Register on non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Medical Hypotheses. Available online 29 June 2020, 110052.
https://doi.org/10.1016/'.r� nehy.2020.110052
Abstract
.Earlier animal studies have provided evidence that non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) may be caused by
exposure to radiofrequency ( ) radiation. This was recently confirmed by the U.S. National
Toxicology (NTP) study that showed an increased incidence of malignant lymphoma in female mice
exposed to the GSM modulated or the CDMA modulated cell phone RF radiation. Primary central nervous
system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare malignancy in humans with poor prognosis. An increasing incidence
has been reported in recent years. Based on a case -report we present the hypothesis that use of the hand-held
mobile phone may be a risk factor for PCNSL. The increasing incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in
Sweden is discussed in relation to etiologic factors.
https://www.sciencedirect.corn/science/articlelpiilSO306987720309567?via%3Dihub
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Electric Field and SAR Distribution in the Vicinity of Orthodontic Brace .Ex osed to the Cell phone
Radiation
Jovanovic DB, Krasic DD, Stankovic VB, Cvetkovic, NN, Vuckovic DD. Electric Field and SAR
Distribution in the Vicinity of Orthodontic Brace Exposed to the Cell Phone Radiation. Applied
Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal 34(12):1904-1914. Dec 2019.
Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of orthodontic brace on the electric field distribution and
amount of the absorbed energy from the cell phone within the teeth. A comparative analysis of the models
(child and adult) with and without brace has been carried out due to different morphological and tissue
characteristics of child's and adult's head. The 3D realistic models of the child's and adult's head, with the
jaw having the orthodontic brace, have been designed. The shapes and features of the child and adult head
model, as well as the distance between the electromagnetic source and the exposed object, have an important
role in the evaluation of the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The applied procedure is based on the
numerical solution of the electromagnetic waves propagation equations. The numerical analysis has been
performed at the frequency of 3G (0.9GHz). The obtained results are represented within the teeth positioned
on the side of the electromagnetic radiation source. Based on the obtained results, one can conclude that the
presence of orthodontic brace affects the increase of electric field and SAR within the teeth.
Excerpts
"According to previous studies, one can find that the metal objects can significantly increase the amount
of absorbed energy. The authors in [1] have found that the SAR values can be several times greater in the
presence of metal object. The effect of electromagnetic radiation from mobile phone on nickel release from
orthodontic brackets has been taken into consideration in study [2]. It is found that the concentration of
nickel in the artificial saliva in the exposure group was significantly higher than that of the control
group. The level of the nickel released in this investigation was far below the toxic level but maybe
enotr h that can lead to allergic reaction in humans. One of the previously studies [3] reported the
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involuntary movements of the subjects, which had gold (metal) alloy dental inlay, caused by
electromagnetic waves."
"It is evident that the value of the electric field is significantly greater in the presence of an orthodontic brace
for both models. Based on the results shown in Figs. 6-8, as well as the results given in Table 3, the overall
conclusion is that the presence of an orthodontic brace increases the electric field strength within the
teeth.
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Also it is noticeable that the electric field strength in the case of a child is higher'comparing to the
adult case."
"Since the referent value for the electric field, prescribed by adequate standards at 0.9 GHz, is 41 V/1 -n,
comparing the results obtained by numerical calculation with values prescribed by safety standards, it is
evident that obtained results exceed the referent levels inside all teeth in both models (with and without the
orthodontic brace). However, it should be kept in mind that in the case of model with orthodontic brace the
values are many times greater than the allowable values."
"Regarding the obtained results for SAR within the teeth, in the presence of an orthodontic brace, a
significant increase in the amount of absorbed energy can be observed. The maximum of SARlg occurs in
the tooth No. 6 in the case of a child (2.46W/kg). This value is about 65% higher comparing to the adult with
orthodontic brace and 45% higher comparing to the results obtained for a child without orthodontic brace.
In this tooth and tooth No. 5, the SAR1 g overcomes the safety values but only in the case of child in the
presence of the orthodontic brace. The amount of absorbed energy inside the other teeth satisfies basic
restriction. However, the increase in the amount of absorbed energy in the presence of an orthodontic brace
is not negligible."
"Based on the -obtained results, one can conclude that the presence of orthodontic brace causes increase of
electric field and SAA within the teeth. In. some cases, those values overcome referent limits for
electric field strength, i.e.; safety limits for SAIZ values."
"Because of the mentioned before and the fact that each standard contains specific safety limits of exposure
to electromagnetic fields but they have been developed based on the research for adults, it should be
established if they are sufficiently valid also in case of children.
The future researches should be focused on the impact of orthodontic brace on the electric field
strength and amount of absorbed energy'at the frequency of LTE -4G, and the latest generation of
mobile networks — 5G."
Open,access paper: https://aces-
societ y�org/includes/downloadpaper.php?of=ACES_Journal_December_2019_Pgper_17&nf=19-12-17
Comparison of Intraocular Pressure Changes Due to Exposure to Mobile Phone Electromagnetics
Radiations in Normal and Glaucoma Eye
Saped Shokoohi-Rad, Mohammad-Rez Ansari, Fatemeh Sabzi, Rahim Saffari, Parisa Rajaei, Farshid Karimi.
Comparison of Intraocular Pressure Changes Due to Exposure to Mobile Phone Electromagnetic Radiations
in Normal and Glaucoma Eye. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol. 2020 Apr 29;27(1):10-13. doi:
10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_20_19. DOI: 10.4103/meajo.MEAJO_20_19
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of electromagnetic waves (EMWs) emitted by a
mobile phone on the intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eyeball.
Methods: This quasi -experimental study was conducted on 166 eyes from 83 individuals in the 40-70 age
range who referred to "Khatam-al-Anbia Hospital, Mashhad, Iran" in 2016. There were two groups of
participants, and the first one consisted of 41 participants who had normal eyes, whereas the second one
comprised 42 participants who suffered from open -angle glaucoma disease. The IOP in both groups was
measured and recorded by a specialist before and after talking 5 min on the cellphone with the help of the
Goldman method. Statistical analysis such as paired t-test and analysis of variance was performed and all
tests are statistically significant at (P < 0.05). For this purpose, the SPSS software (version 16) was applied.
Results: IOP in the glaucoma eye (42 eyes) ipsilateral to mobile phone before and after the intervention was
18.64::L 6.7 and 23.53 ± 6.3, respectively (P < 0.001). However, IOP in the control group (41 eyes) ipsilateral
to mobile phone before and after the intervention was 12.95 ± 3.5 and 13.39 ± 2.8, respectively (P = 0.063).
IOP change in the opposite glaucomatous eye to mobile phone in glaucoma group (39 eyes) and normal
group (44 eyes) was not significantly different before and after the phone call (P = 0.065 and P = 0.851)
respectively).
Conclusion: We found that the acute effects of EMWs emitted from the mobile phones can significantly
increase the :IOP in glaucoma eye, while such changes were not observed in normal eyes.
Open access paper: htlps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pme/articles/PMC7276173/
Continuous Exposure to 1.7 GHz LTE (4G) Electromagnetic Fields Increases Intracellular Reactive
Oxygen Species to Decrease Human Cell Proliferation and Induce Senescence
Jlsu Choi, Kyeongrae Min, Sangbong Jeon, Nam Kim, Jeong-Ki Pack, Kiwon Song. Continuous Exposure to
1.7 GHz LTE Electromagnetic Fields Increases Intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species to Decrease Human
Cell Proliferation and Induce Senescence. Sci Rep. 2020 Jun 8;10(1):9238. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-65732-
4.
Abstract
Due to the rapid development of mobile phone technology, we are continuously exposed to 1.7 GHz LTE
radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs), but their biological effects have not been clarified. Here,
we investigated the non -thermal cellular effects of these RF-EMFs on human cells, including human adipose
tissue -derived stem cells (ABCs), Huh? and Hep3B liver cancer stem cells (CSCs), HeLa and SH-SY5Y
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cancer cells, and normal fibroblast IMR-90 cells. When continuously exposed to 1.7.GHz LTE RF -EMF for
72 h at 1 and 2 SAR, cell proliferation was consistently decreased in all the human cells. The anti-
proliferative effect was higher at 2 SAR than 1 SAR and was less severe in ASCs. The exposure to RF -EMF
for 72 h at 1 and 2 SAR did not induce DNA double strand breaks or apoptotic cell death, but did trigger a
slight delay in the G 1 to S cell cycle transition. Cell senescence was also clearly observed in ASC and Huh7
cells exposed to RF -EMF at 2 SAR for 72 h. Intracellular ROS increased in these cells and the treatment
with an ROS (reactive oxygen species) scavenger recapitulated the anti -proliferative effect of RF -EMF.
These observations strongly suggest that 1.7 GHz LTE RF -EMF decrease proliferation and increase
senescence by increasing intracellular ROS inhuman cells. -
Excerpt
Altogether, this study as well as other studies strongly suggest that RF -EMF exposure leads to a change
in intracellular ROS levels that may result in genotoxic stress, decreased proliferation and cell
senescence, or no physiological effects depending on ROS concentration and the differential sensitivity of
various cells to ROS. Thus, the mechanism behind RF -EMF exposure altering intracellular ROS levels
should be further studied to elucidate the biological effects of RF-EMFs.
It is not plausible to directly predict the physiological effects of 1.7 GHz LTE RF -EMF from our cell -based
study. However, the anti -proliferative effect of 1.7 GHz LTE RF -EMF on various human cells in this study
suggests that the exposure to 1.7 G.l-1z L'S'E RF -EMF would be more harmful to children, whose adult
stem cells should be very active for growth and may accelerate the aging of body cells. We also
carefully suggest that the anti -proliferative effect of various cancer cells by 1.7 GHz LTE RF -EMF would be
interpreted with care, considering that both positive and negative effects of RF -EMF have been reported on
cancer development.
Open access paper: https://www. nature. com/articles/s41598-020-65732-4
Electromagnetic Exposure Study on a Human Located, inside the Car Using the Method of Auxiliary
Sources
Jeladze VB, Nozadze TR, Tabatadze VA, et al. Electromagnetic Exposure Study on a Human Located inside
the Car Using the Method of Auxiliary Sources J Communications Technology Electronics. 65(5): 457-464.
May 2020.
Abstract
The article studies the effect of the electromagnetic field of wireless communications on a human inside a
car- in the frequency ranges of 450, 900, and 1800 MHz, corresponding to the operational range of police
radios and modern mobile phones. A comparative analysis of the influence of the Earth's surface under the
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car is presented. The results of numerical calculations using the Method of Auxiliary Sources show the
presence of resonance phenomena and a high reactive field inside the car, which leads to an undesirable
increase in the level of absorbed energy in human tissues.
Conclusions
The Method of Auxiliary Sources was used to study the exposure of the electromagnetic field of a mobile
phone's antenna on a human inside a car. The calculations took into account the effect of Earth's reflective
surface under the car. The results showed that high -amplitude reactive fields inside the car can lead to a
multiple increase in the SAR coefficient in human tissues compared to values obtained in the free space. It is
recommended to reduce the duration of mobile phone calls inside a car.
https://link. springer. coin/article/ 10. 1 134/S 1064226920050034
Effect of Electromagnetic Field_ Exposure on Mouse gain Morphological and Histopathological
Profiling
Judita Zyrnantiene, Vida Juozaitiene, Rasa Zelvyte, Vaidas Oberauskas, Ugne Spancermene, Antanas
Sederevicius, Albina Aniuliene. Effect of Electromagnetic Field Exposure on Mouse Brain Morphological
and Histopathological Profiling. J Vet Res. 2020 May 8;64(2):319-324. doi: 10.2478/jvetres-2020-0030.
Abstract
Introduction: Mobile phones (MP) and other electronic and communication devices that are used daily
expose users to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and contribute to an increasing incidence of neurological
disorders. Brain tissue is the closest organ to the MP as it operates, thus the influence of MP radiation on
brain tissue is of particular concern, although research is still inconclusive. The present study investigated
the possible effect of an EMF (1,350-1,375 megahertz (MHz)) from an MP on morphological and
histopathological profiles in the mouse brain.
Material and methods: Healthy BALB/c mice were assigned to three equal groups (a control and two
experimental groups, n = 10 each). Experimental mice were exposed to EMFs continuously for 72 h, those of
experimental group I to a 1,350 MHz field at a specific absorption rate (SAR) of 4.0 W/kg, and group II to a
1,375 MHz field EMF at an SAR of 4.0 W/kg. Brain segmentation and histopathological analysis were
applied to detect changes in the morphometric parameters of the brain lobes and identify pathological
lesions, respectively.
Results:'Histopathology results revealed shrinkage of pyramidal neurons, presence of mild
perivascular and perineural oedema, and some vacuolation of neurons and glial cells derived from
souse great hemispheres. The lesions also included reduction of Purkinje cells, vacuolisation of
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neurons and glial cells, and interstitial oedema in the cerebellum.
Conclusion: MP distance of 3 cm from the cage may induce appreciable morphological changes in mouse
brain strictures; therefore, more comprehensive research is essential for assessment of safe distance. These
pronounced effects may interfere with the results of laboratory tests on murine experimental models
in veterinary or biomedical research.
Open access paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.Rov/pmc/articles/PMC7305646/
Investigating the impact of mobile range electromagnetic radiation on the medial prefrontal cortex of
the rat during working memory
Tafakori S, Farrokhi A, Shalchyan_ V, Daliri MR. Investigating the impact of mobile range electromagnetic
radiation on the medial prefrontal cortex of the rat during working memory. Behavioural Brain Research.
Available online 24 May 2020, 112703. htips:Hdoi.org/l0.1016/i.bbr.2020.112703.
Highlights
• Investigating the effects of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation on local field potential signal.
• Monitoring the- effects of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation on working memory of the rat.
• Evaluating the impact of mobile phone range exposure on medial prefrontal cortex of the rat.
• Radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation may lead to temporary abnormal brain functioning.
• Theta band of medial prefrontal cortex during working memory affected by mobile phone range radiation.
Abstract
Research has been focused on the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF -EMR) emitted
from a mobile phone on general health, especially the nervous system.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of RF -EMR on the brain mechanism of rats by
recording local field potentials (LFPs) signals during working memory (WM) task.
Subjects were exposed to 900 MHz from a dipole antenna daily for three hours. Exposure was applied, first
on a short term base (1 week) and then on a long term base (4 weeks). Behavioral parameters were measured
weekly while rats performed T -maze tasks in two types of normal and delayed. LFPs signals were
simultaneously recorded by implanted microelectrode arrays on the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) of rats.
Results showed a significant increase (*p < 0.05) in the task completion time of exposed rats which vanished
shortly after the end of short term RF -EMR exposure. Before exposure, during correctly performed delayed
tasks, an increase (peak) in power changes of theta band (4-12 Hz) was observed. But during correctly
performed normal tasks, an increase appeared only by applying RF -EMR exposure. The similarity in power
changes pattern of theta band in both types of tasks was observed after long term exposure. Classification
accuracy of LFPs in truly done normal and delayed tasks was compared in pre and post -exposure states.
Initial classification accuracy was 84.2% which decreased significantly (*P < 0.05) after exposure.
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These observations indicated that RF -EMR may cause unusual brain functioning which is temporary at
least for short term exposure.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32461126/
Neuroprotective Efficacy of Luteolin on a 900 -MHz Electromagnetic Field -Induced Cerebellar
Alteration in Adult Male Rat
Ahmad Yahyazadeh, Berrin Zuhal Altunkaynak. Neuroprotective Efficacy of Luteolin on a 900 -MHz
Electromagnetic Field -Induced Cerebellar Alteration in Adult Male Rat. Brain Res. 2020 May 30;146919.
doi: 10.1016/j .bfainres.2020.146919.
Abstract
The adverse health consequences of exposure to electromagnetic field emitted from cell phone has recently
raised public concerns worldwide. Also, the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standard
that operates in 900 MHz frequency is the most popular. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the adverse
effect of exposure to 900 MHz EMF (1 h/day) on the cerebella of 12 -week-old rats. We also evaluated the
protective activity of luteolin (20 µg/kg/day) against possible biological change in the cerebellar tissues
exposed to EMF. Twenty-four male wistar albino rats were randomly assigned into four group of six rats:
Control, EMF, EMF+luteolin, luteolin. Serological and biochemical analyses, as well as histopathological
examination were performed on all cerebellar samples. We found that SOD (superoxide dismutase) level was
significantly increased in the EMF group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). To the contrary,
decreased SOD activity was detected in the EMF+luteolin group compared to control group (p < 0.05). The
total number of Purkinje and granular cells was significantly decreased in the EMF group compared to the
control group (p < 0.05). In the EMF+luteolin group, the total number of Purkinje and granular cells was
significantly higher than the EMF group (p < 0.05). Histopathological evaluation also showed destructive
damage to the architectures of cerebellar tissues. Our results suggest that exposure to :EMF may cause
cellular damage to the rat cerebellum. Further, the improvement of cerebellar damage may have
resulted from antioxidant efficacy of luteolin by alleviating oxidative stress.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32485174/
Decreased Level of Plasma nesfatin-1 in Rats Exposed to Cell Phone Radiation Is Correlated With
Thyroid Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress, and Apoptosis
Noha I Hussien, Ayman M Mousa, Abeer A Shoman. Decreased Level of Plasma nesfatin-1 in Rats Exposed
to Cell Phone Radiation Is Correlated With Thyroid Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress, and Apoptosis Arch
Physiol Biochem. 2020 Jun 17;1-7. doi: 10.1080/13813455.2020.1778037.
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Context: Exposure to Electomagnetic radiation fields of cell phones causes thyroid dysfunction and a
previous study revealed that nesfatin-1 may affect functions of the thyroid gland.
Objective: To study the role of nesfatin-1 on functions of rat's thyroid gland exposed to EMRF.
Materials and methods: Thirty adult male rats were divided equally into 3 groups as group I, group II and
group III. The experiment extended for 30 days then the plasma nesfatin-1 level, thyroid functions, and
thyroid tissue oxidative stress were assessed. Also;, histological and immunohistochemical study studies were
done to evaluate structural and apoptotic changes of the thyroid gland.
Results: There was a significant decrease in plasma nesfatin-1 level and thyroid functions with an increase in
oxidative stress and apoptosis. Interestingly, there was a correlation between nesfatin-1 level and markers of
thyroid function, oxidative stress and apoptosis.
Conclusion: Nesfatin-1 plays a role in thyroid dysfunctions of rats exposed to mobile phone radiation.
https://://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32552170/
Revisiting 35 and 94 GHZ,Millimeter Wave Exposure to the Non -human Primate Eye
James E Parker, Charles W Beason, Stephen P Sturgeon, William B Voorhees, Samuel S Johnson, Kaitlin S
Nelson, Leland R Johnson, Jeffrey N Whitmore. Revisiting 35 and 94 GHZ Millimeter Wave Exposure to
the Non -human Primate Eye. Health Phys. 2020 Jun 3. doi: 10.1097/HP.0000000000001216.
Abstract
A previous study reported thermal effects resulting from millimeter wave exposures at 35 and 94 GHz on
non -human primates, specifically rhesus monkeys' (Macaca mulatta) corneas, but the data exhibited large
variations in the observed temperatures and uncertainties in the millimeter wave dosimetry. By incorporating
improvements in models and dosimetry, a non -human primate experiment was conducted involving corneal
exposures that agreed well with a three -layer, one-dimensional, thermodynamic model to predict the
expected surface temperature rise. The new data'indicated that the originally reported safety margins for
eye exposures were underestimated by 4:1 ± 201/0 over the power densities explored. As a result, the
expected minimal visible lesion thresholds should be raised to 10.6 ± 1.5 and 7.1 -h 1.0 J cin at 35 and 94
GHz, respectively, provided that the power density is less than 6 W cm for subjects that are unable to blink.
If the blink reflex was active, a power density threshold of 20 W cm could be used to protect the eye,
although the eyelid could be burned if the exposure was long enough.
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