I am submitting the attached scientific comment and 10 peer-reviewed publications in response to HHS Request for Information HHS-OASH-2026-0397.
These publications present experimental findings and theoretical analyses concerning biological responses to weak static magnetic fields, extremely low-frequency fields, and radiofrequency exposures. The attached comment highlights the importance of exposure characterization, carrier frequency, modulation, background magnetic fields, cellular responses, and potential biological mechanisms.
I encourage HHS to consider this evidence in its scientific review and in identifying priorities for future research and exposure-guideline development.
Frank S. Barnes, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
University of Colorado Boulder
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- 10. Bajtos The proliferation rates of HT-1080 human fibrosarcoma 2.1 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 9. Gurhan and Barnes 2024 - Frequency-dependent antioxidant responses in HT-1080 human fibrosarcoma cells exposed to weak radio frequency fields 5.7 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 6. fpubh-10-994758 0.2 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 3. s2.0-S0013935118300379-main 0.7 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 1. Effects_of_900-MHz_Radio_Frequencies_on_the_Chemotaxis_of_Human_Neutrophils_in_Vitro 0.4 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 7. Gurhan and Barnes 2023 2.4 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 5. Gurhan et al. 2021 1.2 MB · Download · Official ↗
- HHS_Public_Comment_Frank_S_Barnes 0.0 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 8. Gurhan et al. 2023 - Weak radiofrequency field effects on chemical param ... racterize oxidative stress in human fibrosarcoma and fibroblast cells 1.9 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 4. Bioelectromagnetics - 2020 - Barnes - Setting Guidelines for Electromagnetic Exposures and Research Needs 0.1 MB · Download · Official ↗
- 2. 10056332 0.5 MB · Download · Official ↗
- HHS_Public_Comment_Frank_S_Barnes Download 0.0 MB · Download · Official ↗