WiFi interacts with signaling pathways in the human brain

The effects of repeated WiFi exposure on human health have been widely debated. A recent study examined evidence from 23 controlled scientific studies of the effects of WiFi on the health of animals, human cell lines and humans, to determine once and for all whether WiFi has a detrimental effect on health human.

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WiFi or a wireless network consists of an antenna connected to the Internet and to several wireless devices, such as a laptop, a phone, and so on. The electromagnetic frequency of WiFi is pulsed rather than continuous. This is a critical problem because pulsed electromagnetic frequencies have a greater biological impact.

A 2015 study demonstrated that a pulsed electromagnetic frequency was more harmful for biological specimens. The researchers also attempted to determine the dose relationship between WiFi exposure and biological effects, and found that a range of specific electromagnetic pulse intensities can produce maximal effects, which can fall at lower and higher intensities.

When the impact of the pulsed electromagnetic frequency was observed in the brains of mice, it was found that the exposure for 1 to 2 months was relatively modest and that the changes were reversible after suppressing the trigger. However, months of exposure resulted in severe irreversible effects on neurons and the brain. These results suggest that changes induced by pulsed electromagnetic frequencies accumulate over time, with long-term adverse effects.

Should we prevent children and pregnant women from using devices connected to WiFi?

Pulsed electromagnetic frequencies can be particularly harmful in young children because of the small size of their skull and their reduced thickness. This can increase the brain's exposure to pulsed electromagnetic frequencies.

Pulsed electromagnetic frequencies have also been found to be particularly potent in embryonic stem cells. Since these cells are more common in the fetus and children, this exposes them to additional risk, resulting in effects on brain development. This effect is particularly striking considering that Wi-Fi placements are commonplace in schools these days.

WiFi can interact with the signaling channels of the human brain

One of the first studies to explain how pulsed electromagnetic frequencies could affect human health has shown that low-intensity pulsed electromagnetic frequencies can be blocked with the help of drugs blocking voltage-gated calcium channels. Subsequent studies have shown activation of calcium channels in response to pulsed electromagnetic frequencies in plants, animals and human cells.

In addition to the calcium channels, it has also been demonstrated that the sodium, potbadium and chloride channels, voltage-dependent, are activated by pulsed electromagnetic frequencies. In humans, it is known that seven different voltage-gated ion channels are activated by exposure to a pulsed electromagnetic frequency.

This change was observed within five seconds in cultured cells, suggesting that it is a direct effect of the pulsed electromagnetic frequency on the plasma membrane.

The different biological effects of pulsed exposure to electromagnetic frequencies include oxidative stress, decreased female / male fertility, neurological effects, cell death, damage, changes in hormone steroids, calcium overload .

Previous studies studying this effect used computers with WiFi cards. Although WiFi cards have been designed to communicate with WiFi antennas, there is currently no information on how these pulsed electromagnetic frequencies compare to the actual WiFi radiation.

In addition, many studies claim that pulsed electromagnetic frequencies have no effect, as the observed effects are not scientifically significant. However, to conclude that there is no effect due to lack of statistical significance may not mean that there is no effect.

The ubiquitous presence of WiFi in human-occupied spaces, especially in schools, must be treated with caution until the effects of pulsed electromagnetic frequencies on humans are established.