On Sensitivity of Developing Organism of Drosophila to Repetitively Pulsed Microwave and X-Ray Radiation
Abstract
This report results from a contract tasking Institute of High Current Electronics, RAS, Siberian Division as follows: While there have been many studies on the biological effects of continuous-wave microwave energy, there is much less information on effects of pulsed energy, especially at high powers. Such information is needed, for example, to set appropriate safety standards for radar and communications systems. A key feature of pulses from such modern systems is their high electric-field strength, with the possibility of non-thermal mechanisms of biological interaction. Preliminary experiments in this lab with several simple organisms were suggestive of non-thermal mechanisms, but there were several methodological issues that could give other explanations. Current research will follow-up on these issues and separate possible non-thermal versus conventional mechanisms. Also regarding safety, there have been almost no related studies on the development of individual organisms. This project will study of the biological effects of gigawatt, periodically-pulsed, nanosecond microwave radiation on individual development in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster. Researchers will conduct dose-response, controlled studies at different stages of development and will determine the regularity and possible mechanism of any observed effects. The results of studies can be used as a basis for estimating hygienic and ecological dangers when operating such radiation sources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 11, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA423913
Entities
People
- Sergei Korovin
Organizations
- Russian Academy of Sciences