Nonthermal Effects of Microwave Radiation

Abstract

SUMMARYChronic irradiations of mice with 3-cm microwaves, carried out at the University of California during the past several years, have shown no clear effects on longevity at the sublethal doses employed. Some other effects, notably with regard to cancer of the white cells and testicular damage, resulted from this pilot study. A detailed description of the results appears in Trans. IRE BME-9: 104-108, 1962.This report also contains a summary of the results obtained by P. 0. Vogelhut in irradiating enzymes at the same wavelength; these results are described in greater detail in another report (Issue No. 476) in this Series.

Thermoregulation

“…These results suggest the animals had a chance to dissipate some of the absorbed heat during the nonexposure intervals. Prausnitz and Süsskind (1962) and Süsskind (1958) have reported similar findings with mice exposed to 10,000 MHz, but note that when the mice are removed from the microwave field, the slight latency period before body temperature decreases indicates their inability to dissipate heat if the exposure-nonexposure cyde is too rapid. This would result in a situation similar to almost-continuous exposure.…”

Biological Effects and Health Implications of Radiofrequency Radiation

“…These results suggest the animals had a chance to dissipate some of the absorbed heat during the nonexposure intervals. and Süsskind (1958) have reported similar findings with mice exposed to 10,000 MHz, but note that when the mice are removed from the microwave field, the slight latency period before body temperature decreases indicates their inability to dissipate heat if the exposure-nonexposure cyde is too rapid. This would result in a situation similar to almost-continuous exposure.…”

A Third Revolution in Family Dispute Resolution: Accessible Legal Professionalism

“…106 Once legal work is disaggregated in this way, the Susskinds expect the labour to be divided very broadly -not just within the law firm but also to legal process outsourcers in overseas jurisdictions and, importantly, to increasingly intelligent machines. 107 This process can improve service quality and reduce the cost of doing business, thereby permitting profitability at more affordable price points. This advanced division of labour by law firms is already lowering costs and increasing efficiency for large corporate clients.…”