DNA & Cells
Our cells are specialized to conduct electrical currents and contain intricate mechanisms for life; EMF exposure can interfere with several cell functions, including cellular homeostasis. At this level, an increase in free radicals may mediate the effect of EMFs and lead to cell growth inhibition, protein misfolding, and DNA breaks.
Cell function
DNA Damage
Defense system
Effects of electromagnetic fields exposure on the antioxidant defense system.
This review concluded that exposure to EMFs results in oxidative stress in many tissues of the body. The results of the studies not only clearly demonstrate that EMF exposure triggers oxidative stress in various tissues, but also that it causes significant changes in levels of blood antioxidant markers.
DNA DAMAGE
Effect of GSTM1 and GSTT1 Polymorphisms on Genetic Damage in Humans Populations Exposed to Radiation From Mobile Towers.
116 persons exposed to radiation from mobile towers showed increased levels of DNA damage; there was a significant increase in BMN (buccal cells) frequency and TM value (Tail Moment) in exposed subjects compared with control subjects.
Cell homeostasis
DNA Damage
CELL FUNCTION AND HOMEOSTASIS
Effects of electromagnetic field exposure on conduction and concentration of voltage gated calcium channels.
Microwave frequency EMFs directly activate the voltage gated calcium channels (VGCCs) in isolated membranes. In the experiment, a range of microwave frequencies were used and each frequency produced VGCC activation. This study clearly shows that the EMF activation of the VGCCs is direct and not due to some indirect regulatory effect.
ear canal DNA damage indicators
Exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields emitted from mobile phones induced DNA damage in human ear canal hair follicle cells.
DNA damage indicators were much higher in the exposure groups than in the control subjects. In addition, DNA damage increased with the daily duration of exposure. The researchers pointed out that cellphone users, particularly heavy users, should be made aware of the potentially damaging long term effects.