Mobile phone chips reduce increases in EEG brain activity induced by mobile phone EMF

Authors: Henz D, Schöllhorn WI, Poeggeler B

Year: 2018 Apr 4

Category: Neuroscience

Journal: Front Neurosci

DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2018.00190

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5893900/

Abstract

Abstract

Overview

Recent studies suggest that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from mobile phone radiation can impact brain activity. This study investigates the potential mitigating effects of mobile phone chips on these EMFs.

Methodology

The study employed a lab-based, randomized within-subjects design with 30 participants. Various experimental conditions including the use of mobile phone chips, placebo chips, and no chips were utilized to measure spontaneous EEG activity under mobile phone exposure.

Findings

  • Enhanced activity in the theta, alpha, beta, and gamma EEG bands was observed during EMF exposure with placebo and no chip conditions.
  • Application of a mobile phone chip significantly mitigated EMF effects on EEG activity and maintained attentional performance.
  • Correlational analysis showed a reduction in high-frequency band correlations in the chip condition, suggesting differentiated underlying brain activation.

Conclusion

This research aligns with previous findings in neuroscience, indicating that mobile phone chips can reduce EMF-induced brain activation, particularly in higher frequency ranges. These results support further long-term investigations into the benefits of mobile phone chips in both resting and active conditions.

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