Radiophysical Microwave Installation for Investigating Biological Effects in Mice with Tumor

Authors: Kryukova OV, Pyankov VF, Salomatov YP, Kopylov AF

Year: 28-31 Jan. 2019

Category: Radiophysics, Bioelectromagnetics

Journal: IEEE Conference of Russian Young Researchers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EIConRus)

Institution: IEEE

DOI: 10.1109/EIConRus.2019.8657031

URL: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8657031

Abstract

Overview

Designing radiophysical devices to explore the impact of microwave radiation on biological entities is a critical aspect of contemporary applied radio-electronics. A specific installation was designed to study radiophysical microwave radiation effects on laboratory animals.

Experimental Setup

  • Frequency of radiation: 915 MHz
  • Power density of electromagnetic radiation: 10 μW/cm2

Findings

The setup was tested on mice implanted with Ehrlich ascites carcinoma, a typical model tumor in scientific studies. The results underline varying impacts of radiation on survival rates, extensively dependent on the intensity of exposure:

  • Low radiation exposure (10 μW/cm2) appeared to slow down mortality.
  • Higher exposure rates (100 μW/cm2) decreased lifespan and inhibited tumor development.

Conclusion

There is a significant correlation between electromagnetic radiation intensity and the lifespan and tumor development in mice. These findings emphasize the critical need to evaluate the carcinogenic risks of electromagnetic fields, underscoring the significance of implementing safety measures against potentially harmful electromagnetic exposure. The relation to the potential promotion of cancer by electromagnetic fields warrants a cautious yet urgent approach.

microwave radiation tumor in mice biological effects electromagnetic fields Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cancer research EMF safety
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