Abstract

Abstract Summary

Overview

Dimitris J Panagopoulos investigates the genotoxic effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from mobile telephony on human chromosomes, especially when combined with a high dose of caffeine.

Findings

• Initial studies demonstrated chromosome aberrations in human peripheral blood lymphocytes after a 15-minute exposure to an active mobile phone's EMF.
• When cells were treated with caffeine about 290 times above permissible levels, similar aberrations occurred, although to a slightly lesser degree.
• A significant increase in chromosomal aberrations was noted when the high caffeine dose was combined with 15 minutes of EMF exposure.
• The level of aberrations increased almost linearly with longer durations of EMF exposure.

Conclusion

The study strongly suggests the genotoxic effects of mobile telephony EMF, which surpassed those of excessive caffeine intake. Recommendations include revising current EMF exposure safety limits by a significant margin for both short-term and long-term exposures.