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adsfqwop | 6 years ago

Here is another factor to consider that I think many are overlooking: our steadily increasing RF-exposure may be altering the growth rate and antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria and other microorganisms.

I don't think many are considering this possibility, and I don't like what I find. It seems RF-radiation, even at non-thermal exposure levels, is able to both alter the growth rate and antibiotic interaction of microorganisms.

"Extremely High Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation Enforces Bacterial Effects of Inhibitors and Antibiotics":

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51408122_Extremely_...

"Evaluation of the Effect of Radiofrequency Radiation Emitted From Wi-Fi Router and Mobile Phone Simulator on the Antibacterial Susceptibility of Pathogenic Bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli":

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5298474/

"Effect of radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation on physiological features of Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain UCM Y-517":

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15456218

"Preliminary results on the non-thermal effects of 200-350 GHz radiation on the growth rate of S. cerevisiae cells in microcolonies":

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12452574

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Nasrudith|6 years ago

That study which mentions routers and wifi seems questionably controlled - increased exposure time decreasing inhibition radius? I would expect that from just time passing would do that - it only mentions the radius shrinking not shrinking at a faster rate. To be frank that sounds like a high school level procedure error.

Plus even if taken at face value they admit they only notice the effects on certain strains at certain phases.

adsfqwop|6 years ago

Even if it is on certain strains, it means we need to consider what it means on a larger scale. What other strains? What other frequencies?

By not considering the possible implications of this interaction, IF TRUE, you may be overlooking something important which needs further study.

Or I hope you are not suggesting we just cross our fingers, forget about it, and hope these were all just "high school level errors"?

coldtea|6 years ago

You're not supposed to mention RF exposure. You're obviously a tin-foil loony, even if you cite legitimate research papers. All the industry-sponsored studies say its totally harmless...

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gingabriska|6 years ago

This space will have more research in coming days specially after the coming of Pakshi Rajan.