Functioning mechanisms of water biosensors of electromagnetic radiation.

Critical reviews in biomedical engineering · 2000 · Harm · Insufficient evidence

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Using biosensors and physicochemical techniques (NMR and spectrophotometry), the study reports evidence consistent with a nonthermal effect of microwaves on liquid water.

Study snapshot

PublicationCritical reviews in biomedical engineering · 2000
Study typeother
Reported directionHarm
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

The effect of microwaves on liquid water was investigated by using biosensors and physiochemical techniques, such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and spectrophotometry. The results obtained provided evidence for a nonthermal effect of microwaves on liquid water.

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Study typeother
Effect directionharm
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposuremicrowave
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 62% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Using biosensors and physicochemical techniques (NMR and spectrophotometry), the study reports evidence consistent with a nonthermal effect of microwaves on liquid water.

Outcomes measured

  • Changes/effects in liquid water measured by biosensors
  • NMR measures in liquid water
  • Spectrophotometry measures in liquid water
  • Nonthermal effects of microwaves on liquid water

Limitations

  • No microwave frequency, intensity/SAR, or exposure duration reported in the abstract
  • No sample size or replication details reported in the abstract
  • Outcome measures and magnitude/statistical details not provided in the abstract
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  "outcomes": [
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  "effect_direction": "harm",
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    "No microwave frequency, intensity/SAR, or exposure duration reported in the abstract",
    "No sample size or replication details reported in the abstract",
    "Outcome measures and magnitude/statistical details not provided in the abstract"
  ],
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1615/critrevbiomedeng.v28.i56.70
PubMed: 11211984

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