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Wellness Effects of EMF Radiation
RF-EMF radiation can cause damage to DNA, heat up of tissues and even disrupt the blood brain barrier. These effects are real and ARPANSA is active in collaborating with the EHS community, medical specialists as well as researchers. ARPANSA will continue examine research regarding the health effects caused by EMF radiation.

RF-EMF can cause DNA damage
Exposure to man-made electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can cause DNA damage as well as negative health adverse effects. EMFs can affect the intracellular ionic levels, which are vital to maintain the balance of electrochemical activity in cells. In turn, this can disrupt cell homeostasis, resulting to DNA destruction. Furthermore, exposure to EMFs can cause an increase in the production of free radicals as well as reactive oxygen species (ROS).

Exposure to RF-EMF radiation has been associated with changes in the male germ cell's development. This involves the transformation of germ cells into spermatozoa, as well functional maturation when the spermatozoa travel through the epididymis. To study the effects of RF-EMF on male germ cells A specially designed waveguide device was developed for the purpose of exposing mice without restriction to RF-EMF with a dose of 2.2 W/kg.

In a recent study, researchers discovered that exposure to RF-EME causes oxidative DNA damage in the spermatozoa. Sperm DNA fragmentation increased by 18% following one week of treatment and by 23% after 5 weeks. Furthermore, DNA damage in mitochondria was observed by measuring the level of a biomarker, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine (8-OH-dG).

Although the radiation emitted by RF-EMF isn't yet considered to be a carcinogen. However, numerous studies have revealed that RF-EMF exposure can impair DNA integrity in a range of cell varieties. In one such study scientists subjected Vero cell lines to EMF that was 100Hz, for 45 minutes. They measured DNA damage at 48 hours following exposure to determine whether the exposure affected the integrity of DNA.

The effect of RF-EMF on tissue heating
Although the effects of RF-EMF are usually considered as thermal in nature, some studies have shown that non-thermal effects are also present. These may be the reason for some of the unresolved observations in epidemiological studies of EMF hypersensitivity. Therefore, it is important to consider the non-thermal effects when conducting an exhaustive review.

The non-thermal effects of RF-EMF may occur at the cell membrane. This is a field where research has been thoroughly studied. In particular, the electrochemical behavior of cell membranes has been investigated. It is believed that RF-EMF energy that exceeds 1 MHz is transferred to tissue through dielectric and the dissipation of ions. Previous theoretical analyses indicated that the energy that is transferred to tissues could be as high as 200 kV/m.

The electric properties of tissue are regulated in the form and quantity of water molecules and ions, and other molecules within the body. This determines how absorbent RF EMR is by different tissues. The tissues with the highest conductivity tend to absorb more of the field and cause more of an impact. This is why the degree of heating in tissues doesn't increase continuously between the outside and inside, but occurs in hot spots. Bone and fatty tissue are less susceptible to RF heating than other tissues, because they are not as water-based. content.

The intensity of the field's penetration is determined by the strength and frequency of field. Muscle tissue is more able to absorb field energies than the other tissue and converts it to heat more efficiently. Usually, the depth of penetration of RF-EMF is measured as millimeters (mm). But, the higher the frequency, the more shallow the penetration.


RF-EMF causes blood-brain barrier disruption
Researchers have discovered that RF EMF could disrupt the blood-brain barrier change sleep patterns as well as neurotransmitter levels. Furthermore to electricity sensitivity , the effects on the effects of EMF on brain activity have been associated with neurodegenerative disorders. For example, EMF from mobile phones can affect electroencephalogram activity and sleep patterns, as well as the actions of nitric Oxide and xanthin oxidase.

Researchers from the Vienna University have studied the effects of RF-EMF exposure to brain cells. They also studied the effects of ELF EMF on the brain system. Though the cellular mechanisms that are involved aren't fully known however, there is an obvious connection between exposure to ELF-EMF and depletion of myelin. This relationship might account for the electro-hypersensitivity symptoms of electro-hypersensitivity. Fortunately, there are some proven methods for regenerating myelin in the brain.

Researchers have discovered that exposure to frequencies of 900 millimeters EMF caused a rise in the permeability of BBB and increased signs of neuronal damage in rodents. They also observed increased exovasation of albumin to neurons. Furthermore, they discovered in 30 minutes 900 MHz exposure 99mTcMIBI increased its penetration in the cortex. But this effect did not occur when using Evans blue-based injections.

Despite these findings, RF-EMF does not have a clear mechanism to disrupt the BBB. The evidence suggests that nonthermal EMF exposure may increase erythrocyte cell membrane permeability. This could alter the BBB and enhance calcium ion efflux. Furthermore, the presence a 99mTcMIBI radiotracer inside the brain has been connected to increased permeability and permeability of the BBB.

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