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DNA is a fractal antenna in electromagnetic fields.

International journal of radiation biology · 2011 · Unclear · Low evidence

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EMF interactions with DNA occur over a wide range of non-ionising frequencies including ELF and RF, showing similar effects. DNA possesses fractal antenna properties such as electronic conduction and self symmetry, which may contribute to its reactivity with …

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PublicationInternational journal of radiation biology · 2011
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

PURPOSE: To review the responses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to electromagnetic fields (EMF) in different frequency ranges, and characterise the properties of DNA as an antenna. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We examined published reports of increased stress protein levels and DNA strand breaks due to EMF interactions, both of which are indicative of DNA damage. We also considered antenna properties such as electronic conduction within DNA and its compact structure in the nucleus. RESULTS: EMF interactions with DNA are similar over a range of non-ionising frequencies, i.e., extremely low frequency (ELF) and radio frequency (RF) ranges. There are similar effects in the ionising range, but the reactions are more complex. CONCLUSIONS: The wide frequency range of interaction with EMF is the functional characteristic of a fractal antenna, and DNA appears to possess the two structural characteristics of fractal antennas, electronic conduction and self symmetry. These properties contribute to greater reactivity of DNA with EMF in the environment, and the DNA damage could account for increases in cancer epidemiology, as well as variations in the rate of chemical evolution in early geologic history.

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
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Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 30% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

EMF interactions with DNA occur over a wide range of non-ionising frequencies including ELF and RF, showing similar effects. DNA possesses fractal antenna properties such as electronic conduction and self symmetry, which may contribute to its reactivity with EMF and potential DNA damage.

Outcomes measured

  • stress protein levels
  • DNA strand breaks
  • DNA damage

Limitations

  • Based on review of published reports without new experimental data
  • Complexity of reactions in ionising frequency range not fully elucidated
  • No direct causal link established between DNA damage and cancer epidemiology within this review
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3109/09553002.2011.538130
PubMed: 21457072

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