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Real versus Simulated Mobile Phone Exposures in Experimental Studies
Dimitris J Panagopoulos1, Olle Johansson2, George L Carlo3
1National Center for Scientific Research "Demokritos", 60037 Athens, Greece ; Department of Biology, University of Athens, 15784 Athens, Greece ; Radiation and Environmental Biophysics Research Centre, 11143 Athens, Greece.
Biomed Research International
|September 9, 2015
Summary
Experiments on mobile phone radiation should use real Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) from actual handsets, not simulated ones. Real-world EMF variability is more bioactive, leading to more consistent and realistic experimental results.
Area of Science:
- Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs) research
- Bioelectromagnetics
- Environmental health
Background:
- Experimental studies on mobile phone radiation often use simulated Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs).
- Simulated EMFs lack the constant, unpredictable variability of real mobile phone emissions.
- This variability may be a key factor in the biological activity of EMFs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the necessity of using real mobile phone emissions versus simulated EMFs in biological and clinical experiments.
- To determine if real-world EMF variability influences experimental outcomes and consistency.
- To assess the reliability of experimental findings in reflecting real-life exposure effects.
Main Methods:
- Comparison of experimental studies using simulated EMFs versus real mobile phone exposures.
- Analysis of consistency and reported effects in studies with different exposure types.
- Discussion of dosimetry reliability and the impact of exposure variability.
Main Results:
- Studies using simulated EMFs show inconsistent results (less than 50% reporting effects).
- Studies using real mobile phone exposures demonstrate high consistency (nearly 100%) in reporting adverse effects.
- Real emissions' variability appears to be more bioactive, potentially decreasing biological defenses.
Conclusions:
- Experimental findings on mobile phone radiation are more reflective of reality when using real mobile phone handsets.
- The variability in real EMF emissions is crucial for understanding biological impacts.
- Consistent adverse effects observed in real-exposure studies align with real-world health concerns.
