Study overviews

Mobile phone related articles are

Please note that a publication can be assigned to several endpoints, i.e. the sum of publications from the individual thematic points and subpoints can be greater than the total sum of actual publications.

Experimental studies on mobile communications

1692 studies in total
  1. Health
    734 studies
  2. DNA, proteins, and oxidative stress
    560 studies
  3. Brain
    509 studies
  4. Cells
    220 studies
  5. Other
    203 studies
  6. Cell functions
    118 studies

Health

734 studies in total
  1. Effects on testis/sperms, fertility
    145 studies
  2. Organ parameter
    90 studies
  3. Blood parameter
    85 studies
  4. Behavior
    79 studies
  5. Effects on embryo/fetus
    73 studies
  6. Effects on the auditory system
    61 studies
  7. Heart rate/blood pressure
    58 studies
  8. Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints
    54 studies
  9. Endocrine changes (in general)
    53 studies
  10. Cancer
    47 studies
  11. Effects on the immune system
    33 studies
  12. Effects on skin
    25 studies
  13. Thermoregulation
    25 studies
  14. Endocrine changes (melatonin)
    19 studies
  15. Effects on bones (bone cells)
    16 studies
  16. Effects on eyes
    10 studies
  17. Effects on nerves (not CNS)
    9 studies
  18. Effects on the musculoskeletal system
    4 studies

Hypersensitivity/well-being/subjective complaints 54 studies in total

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Authors Year Exposed system Endpoints Frequency range SAR Exposure duration Parameters
Authors Year Exposed system Endpoints Frequency range SAR Exposure duration Parameters
Marshall TG et al. 2017 human - - - - mobile communications, microwaves, W-LAN/WiFi, shielding/field deprivation, EMF general
Gao P et al. 2020 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone
Hutter HP et al. 2006 human, whole body cognitive performance, sleep quality 80–900 MHz - - mobile communications, mobile phone base station
Hardell L et al. 2023 human, whole body e.g., headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, dizziness, uncontrolled movements of the body, low blood pressure, palpitations, sensations of fever in the head, nose bleeding, hair loss, tenderness, burning and itching on scalp, face and body, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, sleep problems, tinnitus, impaired short-term memory, feeling restless, concentration difficulties, pain and swelling in the joints, anemia 5–16.7 Hz - - mobile communications, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, LTE, TETRA/TETRAPOL, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, Radio/TV transmitter, RF field, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz, 16 2/3 Hz (train), intermediate frequency, low frequency, EMF general, occupational
Andrianome S et al. 2018 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone base station, mobile phone, W-LAN/WiFi, DECT, Bluetooth, microw. oven/heating device, radar, Radio/TV transmitter, power transmission line, energy-saving bulb, PC/TV monitor, 16 2/3 Hz (train), induction cooker, other domestic appliance, EMF general
Kim DW et al. 2008 human, partial body: head pulse rate, heart rate variability, heart rate, respiratory rate 824.64–848.37 MHz 1.6 W/kg continuous for 31 min mobile communications, mobile phone, CDMA
Garvanova M et al. 2020 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM
Andrianome S et al. 2019 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi
Wdowiak A et al. 2018 human - 880 MHz–2.43 GHz - - mobile communications, mobile phone, GSM, mobile phone base station, UMTS, W-LAN/WiFi, DECT, also other exposures without EMF, personal
Dömötör Z et al. 2022 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, RF field, DECT, W-LAN/WiFi, EMF general
Bogers RP et al. 2018 human - - - - mobile communications, mobile phone, mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, W-LAN/WiFi, FM broadcast (UKW)
Blackmore SJ et al. 2002 human, whole body stress and muscle-weakening effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields - - twice for 30 s mobile communications, mobile phone, source not given
Zwamborn APM et al. 2003 human, whole body cognitive performance, well-being 945 MHz 0.000316 µW/kg–0.082 mW/kg continuous for 20 min mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, CDMA, TDMA, mobile communications
Eltiti S et al. 2015 human - 420–2,020 MHz - - mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications
Eltiti S et al. 2018 human - - - - mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, TETRA/TETRAPOL, mobile communications
Eltiti S et al. 2007 human, whole body well-being 886.8–1,879 MHz - continuous for 5, 15, and 50 min mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
Eltiti S et al. 2009 human, whole body cognitive functioning: short-term memory, attention and perceptual motor speed, working memory, blood volume pulse, heart rate, skin conductance 900–1,800 MHz - continuous for 50 min mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
Malek F et al. 2015 human, whole body physiological changes and cognitive performance 945 MHz - not specified mobile phone base station, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications
Augner C et al. 2009 human, whole body psychological symptoms and health concerns 900 MHz - intermittent, 5 x 50 min, with 5-min breaks mobile phone base station, GSM, mobile communications
Regel SJ et al. 2006 human, whole body well-being, cognitive performance, and perceived field strength 2,140 MHz 6.2 µW/kg–32 mW/kg continuous for 45 min mobile phone base station, UMTS, mobile communications
Heinrich S et al. 2007 human, whole body well-being 2,167.1 MHz - intermittent, 1, 2, or 3 days on/off (random and double-blind), for a total duration of 3 months (70 working days) mobile phone base station, UMTS, mobile communications
Huang PC et al. 2022 human - 900–2,100 MHz - - mobile phone base station, mobile communications, GSM
Augner C et al. 2012 human physiological measures (heart rate, heart rate variability, blood pressure), subjective symptoms (headache, nausea, fatigue, dizziness, skin irritation) 835–1,800 MHz - 5-180 min mobile phone, GSM, NMT, mobile communications
van Moorselaar I et al. 2017 human sensing and subjective complaints 50 Hz - maximum of 15 min per condiiton (individually defined during pretests) mobile phone, GSM, UMTS, mobile communications, DECT, cordless phone, W-LAN/WiFi, magnetic field, 50/60 Hz
Nieto-Hernandez R et al. 2008 human perceived sensitivity; symptom severity; subjective belief about their symptoms - - 50 min ( 30 min without exposure - 50 min exposure or sham exposure - 30 min resting period without exposure) mobile phone, GSM, mobile communications