The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on tinnitus, migraine and non-specific symptoms in the general and working population: A protocol for a systematic review on human observational studies

Röösli, Martin; Dongus, Stefan; Jalilian, Hamed; Feychting, Maria; Eyers, John; Esu, Ekpereonne; Oringanje, Chioma; Meremikwu, Martin; Bosch‐Capblanch, Xavier

doi:10.1016/j.envint.2021.106852

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“…This could also be pertinent for the quest of life on other planets without a magnetic field, including Mars [652,653]. In a similar vein, nowadays almost all species are exposed to magnetic fields at different intensities and frequencies originated by manufactured devices [70,354,[654][655][656][657][658]. The effects of magnetic fields on physiological functions are inevitable and could be detrimental.…”

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Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism

Zadeh-Haghighi

Simon

2022

J. R. Soc. Interface.

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Hundreds of studies have found that weak magnetic fields can significantly influence various biological systems. However, the underlying mechanisms behind these phenomena remain elusive. Remarkably, the magnetic energies implicated in these effects are much smaller than thermal energies. Here, we review these observations, and we suggest an explanation based on the radical pair mechanism, which involves the quantum dynamics of the electron and nuclear spins of transient radical molecules. While the radical pair mechanism has been studied in detail in the context of avian magnetoreception, the studies reviewed here show that magnetosensitivity is widespread throughout biology. We review magnetic field effects on various physiological functions, discussing static, hypomagnetic and oscillating magnetic fields, as well as isotope effects. We then review the radical pair mechanism as a potential unifying model for the described magnetic field effects, and we discuss plausible candidate molecules for the radical pairs. We review recent studies proposing that the radical pair mechanism provides explanations for isotope effects in xenon anaesthesia and lithium treatment of hyperactivity, magnetic field effects on the circadian clock, and hypomagnetic field effects on neurogenesis and microtubule assembly. We conclude by discussing future lines of investigation in this exciting new area of quantum biology.

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Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism

Zadeh-Haghighi

Simon

2022

J. R. Soc. Interface.

102

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“…Our results suggest that Xochimilco residents are at potential risk of developing some of the conditions related to chronic exposure to NIR, particularly behavioral problems associated with the proximity (less than 500 meters) to cellphone base stations within the signal beam that may be related to the appearance of emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal relationship problems, and even to the increase in the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) (Thomas et al, 2010). Although some studies discard a relation between RF-EMF low power flux densities and sleep disorders (Mohler et al, 2010), others affirm that this relation exists within 16 mW/m 2 (Lebedeva et al, 2000;Hinrikus et al, 2021), but the electro hypersensitivity of exposed subjects may also be an important factor (Hinrikus et al, 2021), as well as the so-called idiopathic environmental intolerance attributed to electromagnetic fields (Rubin et al, 2010), although this is still subject to debate (Dömötör, Ruzsa, et al, 2022;Dömötör, Szabolcs, et al, 2022;Röösli et al, 2021)this conclusion was drawn from environmental and experimental studies that are not without methodological limitations. In the current study, as part of a complex biopsychosocial approach, an ecological momentary assessment (EMA).…”

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Study of non-ionizing radiation emissions in two zones of Xochimilco, México City

Álvarez-Ortiz

Azorín-Nieto

Soto-Sumuano

et al. 2023

Rev. Acad. Colomb. Cienc. Ex. Fis. Nat.

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The objective of this study was to estimate electromagnetic pollution by radio frequency (RF) and magnetic field (CM) over one year by measuring the intensity near schools, hospitals, business premises, and homes in a commercial and a residential zone of Xochimilco, México City. The RF and the CM were measured using an EXTECH® EMF450 meter. We compared the values of nonionizing radiation (NIR) found in the environment with the levels reported to affect the biological systems of both humans and animals. We also compared these values with the limits established both nationally and internationally. The highest average CM and RF values in the central zone were 6.38 μT and 1316 μW/m2, respectively, while in the housing area, they were 5.08 μT and 66 μW/m2. The values we registered were below the permissible limits both nationally and internationally. However, they were above the reported threshold that could trigger adverse health effects according to some authors. These values are within the limits established by the International Commission on Non- Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). Further studies are required as there is still nothing conclusive regarding this type of radiation and its effects.

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“…This could also be pertinent for the quest of life on other planets without a magnetic field, including Mars 634,635 . In a similar vein, nowadays almost all species are exposed to magnetic fields at different intensities and frequencies originated by manufactured devices 67,351,[636][637][638][639][640] . The effects of magnetic fields on physiological functions are inevitable and could be detrimental.…”

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confidence: 99%

Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism

Zadeh-Haghighi¹,

Simon²

2022

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A large and growing body of research shows that weak magnetic fields can significantly influence various biological systems, including plants, animals, and humans. However, the underlying mechanisms behind these phenomena remain elusive. It is remarkable that the magnetic energies implicated in these effects are much smaller than thermal energies. Here we review these observations, of which there are now hundreds, and we suggest that a viable explanation is provided by the radical pair mechanism, which involves the quantum dynamics of the electron and nuclear spins of naturally occurring transient radical molecules. While the radical pair mechanism has been studied in detail in the context of avian magnetoreception, the studies reviewed here show that magnetosensitivity is widespread throughout biology. We review magnetic field effects on various physiological functions, organizing them based on the type of the applied magnetic fields, namely static, hypomagnetic, and oscillating magnetic fields, as well as isotope effects. We then review the radical pair mechanism as a potential unifying model for the described magnetic field effects, and we discuss plausible candidate molecules that might constitute the radical pairs. We review recent studies proposing that the quantum nature of the radical pairs provides promising explanations for xenon anesthesia, lithium effects on hyperactivity, magnetic field and lithium effects on the circadian clock, and hypomagnetic field effects on neurogenesis and microtubule assembly. We conclude by discussing future lines of investigation in this exciting new area of quantum biology related to weak magnetic field effects.

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The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on tinnitus, migraine and non-specific symptoms in the general and working population: A protocol for a systematic review on human observational studies

Cited by 19 publications

References 74 publications

Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism

Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism

Study of non-ionizing radiation emissions in two zones of Xochimilco, México City

Magnetic field effects in biology from the perspective of the radical pair mechanism

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