Human leukocyte functions and the US safety standard for exposure to radio-frequency radiation

Journal Article · Fri Apr 15 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.6188214· OSTI ID:6346007

Roberts, Jr, N J; Lu, S T; Michaelson, S M

Human mononuclear leukocytes were exposed to microwaves at energies relevant to current public safety recommendations. No detectable effects on viability or function of the leukocytes resulted from exposure to microwaves at specific absorption rates up to 4 milliwatts per milliliter. The results were highly reproducible and provided no evidence that current safety standard recommendations are inappropriate insofar as leukocyte function is concerned.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Rochester School of Medicine, NY
• OSTI ID: 6346007
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Vol. 220
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
LEUKOCYTES
BIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS
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VIABILITY
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DOSE LIMITS
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