RF Safe

Non-linear adaptive phenomena which decrease the risk of infection after pre-exposure to radiofrequency radiation.

Dose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society · 2014 · Benefit · Low evidence

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Animals receiving both an adapting radiofrequency exposure and a bacterial challenge had a higher survival rate (56%) than animals receiving only the bacterial challenge (20%). The authors interpret this as evidence of a radiofrequency-induced adaptive respon…

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PublicationDose-response : a publication of International Hormesis Society · 2014
Study typeanimal
Reported directionBenefit
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Substantial evidence indicates that adaptive response induced by low doses of ionizing radiation can result in resistance to the damage caused by a subsequently high-dose radiation or cause cross-resistance to other non-radiation stressors. Adaptive response contradicts the linear-non-threshold (LNT) dose-response model for ionizing radiation. We have previously reported that exposure of laboratory animals to radiofrequency radiation can induce a survival adaptive response. Furthermore, we have indicated that pre-exposure of mice to radiofrequency radiation emitted by a GSM mobile phone increased their resistance to a subsequent Escherichia coli infection. In this study, the survival rates in animals receiving both adapting (radiofrequency) and challenge dose (bacteria) and the animals receiving only the challenge dose (bacteria) were 56% and 20%, respectively. In this light, our findings contribute to the assumption that radiofrequency-induced adaptive response can be used as an efficient method for decreasing the risk of infection in immunosuppressed irradiated individuals. The implication of this phenomenon in human's long term stay in the space is also discussed.

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Study typeanimal
Effect directionbenefit
PopulationLaboratory animals (mice mentioned)
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 72% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Animals receiving both an adapting radiofrequency exposure and a bacterial challenge had a higher survival rate (56%) than animals receiving only the bacterial challenge (20%). The authors interpret this as evidence of a radiofrequency-induced adaptive response increasing resistance to subsequent infection.

Outcomes measured

  • Survival rate after Escherichia coli infection following RF pre-exposure (adaptive response)

Limitations

  • No RF exposure parameters reported in the abstract (e.g., frequency, SAR, duration).
  • Sample size and other design details are not provided in the abstract.
  • The abstract includes broader implications (e.g., for immunosuppressed irradiated individuals, space travel) that are not directly tested in the described experiment.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.2203/dose-response.12-055.mortazavi
PubMed: 24910582

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