British researchers have just demonstrated that the same type of microwave radiation emitted by mobile phones can cause the production of substances known as heat-shock proteins (HSPs) in roundworms, even though there was no significant heat generated by the microwaves.
These results are significant because humans also produce these same proteins. HSPs are a family of proteins, which are produced in response to various stresses such as heat, cold, oxygen deprivation, hypoglycemia, and viral infections.
Current regulations governing human exposure to microwaves emitted by mobile phones are solely concerned with the radiation's heating effects. According to one of the researchers: "The telecommunications industry and regulators seem to regard non-thermal effects as either illusory or insignificant. Our paper shows that they are not."
A soil nematode, which is a type of roundworm, was used in the experiments, because like humans, then produce HSPs when exposed to heat or toxicants. The researchers subjected the nematodes to microwave radiation overnight; this caused them to produce HSPs but not to increase in temperature.
Nature 2000; 405: 417-18
It is reprehensible to even consider that someone would allow a child to use a cell phone. The danger is far to great. We all need to reduce our exposure. The best way is to minimize use to the smallest amount possible. Secondly, only use digital, rather than analog, phones as the radiation dose is reduced by up to 90%. Thirdly, only use them with a head set. Please review the other articles for further information.
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