Non-Resonant Frequencies of Electromagnetic Fields in α-Helices Cellular Membrane Channels

Abstract

Background:This paper would be a starting point addressed to a methodology to minimize the effects on livings of man made Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) pollution. Methods:Given that previous literature highlighted that the most relevant EMFs effects on biological systems can be due to resonance phenomena between electromagnetic field and organic matter, it was proposed here an algorithm to obtain values of frequencies of an applied electromagnetic field far from resonant frequencies, depending on the natural frequencies and viscous damper of a biological system. These frequencies have been named non-resonant frequencies. Results:The displacement of the α-helices in cellular membrane channels due to EMFs has been proposed as a relevant parameter for quantifying the result of the interaction between an applied EMF and organic matter, in order to find both the natural frequencies of a biological system and the resonant frequencies at which α-helices displacement should be maximum. Conclusion:The non-resonant frequencies can be obtained using the algorithm proposed here.

Introduction to the Special Issue “Electromagnetic Waves Pollution”

“…Despite the fact that the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) published international guidelines in order to recommend exposure limits to EMFs for occupational exposure and for general public exposure [56][57][58][59], significant alterations have been observed even below EMF limits recommended by the ICNIRP, such as shown in the (non-exhaustive) reference list cited above. In this regard, a new approach in order to preserve living beings from electromagnetic waves pollution has been recently proposed [60].…”