Mechanisms of Microwave Induced Damage in Biologic Materials

Abstract

In an effort to establish a laboratory basis for the indications from epidemiological studies of adverse health consequences of extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, researchers around the world have investigated the teratogenic potential of weak EMFs on developing chick embryos. These results have been contradictory, and thus inconclusive. Even in those studies where a robust effect has been found, unexpected variations with field strength and exposure intervals have cast doubt on the data. This report addresses both the questions of experimental repeatability and of the unusual dose/response behavior. The difficulties in replication are attributed to a genetic predisposition of the embryos combined with the presence of prior stresses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236239

Entities

People

  • C. J. Montrose
  • J. M. Mullins
  • R. K. Mohr
  • Richard J. Meister
  • Theodore A. Litovitz

Organizations

  • The Catholic University of America

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Cultured Cells
  • Electric Fields
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Extremely Low Frequency
  • Frequency
  • Genetics
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Mrna
  • Wave Propagation

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology