Methodology of Studying Effects of Mobile Phone Radiation on Organisms: Technical Aspects

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Nov 30;18(23):12642. doi: 10.3390/ijerph182312642.

Abstract

The negative influence of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation on organisms, including humans, has been discussed widely in recent years. This paper deals with the methodology of examining possible harmful effects of mobile phone radiation, focusing on in vivo and in vitro laboratory methods of investigation and evaluation and their main problems and difficulties. Basic experimental parameters are summarized and discussed, and recent large studies are also mentioned. For the laboratory experiments, accurate setting and description of dosimetry are essential; therefore, we give recommendations for the technical parameters of the experiments, especially for a well-defined source of radiation by Software Defined Radio.

Keywords: DNA; dosimetry; electromagnetic radiation; health effects; methodology; mobile phones; technical aspects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Phone*
  • Electromagnetic Fields / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Radio Waves*
  • Research
  • Software