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Physical plasma in biological solids: a possible mechanism for resonant interactions between low intensity microwaves and biological systems.

Physiological chemistry and physics · 1979 · Unclear · Very low evidence

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The paper hypothesizes that solid-state plasma could occur in organic (biological) semiconductors and discusses conditions/parameters for such plasma in biological solid structures. It proposes that microwave radiation may support or damp plasma oscillations,…

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PublicationPhysiological chemistry and physics · 1979
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingVery low

Abstract

Observed semiconductor properties of biological material in vitro indicate possible involvement of semiconduction in biological processes. Since in inorganic semiconductors solid-state plasma occurs, it is hypothesized that in organic semiconductors solid-state plasma similarly occurs. Some results of experimental investigation of resonant effects of microwaves in biological systems are considered in the light of that hypothesis. The conditions necessary for the existence of physical plasma in biological solid structures are discussed, and certain parameters of physical plasma in these structures are evaluated. Its is proposed that microwave radiation may support or damp plasma oscillations, thereby stimulating or suppressing biological functions.

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
Exposuremicrowave
Evidence strengthVery lowConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

The paper hypothesizes that solid-state plasma could occur in organic (biological) semiconductors and discusses conditions/parameters for such plasma in biological solid structures. It proposes that microwave radiation may support or damp plasma oscillations, potentially stimulating or suppressing biological functions.

Outcomes measured

  • resonant effects of microwaves in biological systems (mechanistic hypothesis)
  • plasma oscillations in biological solid structures (proposed)
  • stimulation or suppression of biological functions (proposed)

Limitations

  • Appears primarily hypothesis/mechanistic discussion rather than reporting specific experimental results in the abstract
  • No exposure parameters (frequency, intensity/SAR, duration) provided in the abstract
  • No specific biological endpoints, populations, or sample sizes described
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  "outcomes": [
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DOI: Not supplied
PubMed: 549034

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