Abstract

Overview

The study delves into the non-thermal effects of 2.4 GHz microwave exposure on human embryonic stem-cell derived cardiomyocytes. This frequency, common in wireless communications like 4G, Bluetooth, and WiFi, is critically evaluated to understand its influence on cellular functionalities and health implications.

Findings

• Non-thermal microwave exposure disrupted normal Ca2+ signaling in response to β-adrenergic receptor (β-AR) activation.
• Such exposure led to spatially-clustered apoptosis, indicating serious implications on cardiomyocyte function and survival.
• The study involved extensive temperature control to isolate non-thermal effects, ensuring that observed outcomes were specifically due to microwave exposure and not thermal factors.

Conclusion

This pivotal research challenges the safety standards concerning non-thermal effects of microwaves, suggesting that existing guidelines might not adequately protect against non-thermal biological disruptions. The findings stress an immediate need for reconsideration of safety limits in light of potential non-thermal health risks.