Although I have no answer or any expertise in this area, I am very interested in this same issue as regards the Mitochondria and Cell per se. Electromagnetic Fields external to the body but within radius must influence movements such as signalling in cells, especially where electrical biochemical gradients are involved, and that these interactions occur within fluid always (?a transmitter of currents/magnetic attraction). Transfer of electrons in mitochondria are its function in essence. Hence, one might logically surmise that foreign magnetic fields may disrupt the biochemical reactions/gradients/functions with cells. Direct influences on mTOR per se, may be difficult to measure, but its pathways may be somewhat easier. Those with expertise in the lab in this discipline would be the best scientists to get their lateral thinking schizz on to develop a hypothesis and experiment to measure such !

Dear Lyn & Carlos,

this might perhaps be of interest for you....If you already are in knowledge of that article (there are some others too, if interested, please just let me know...) apologize.

I have just copied and pasted the information:

< Effects of the ELF-MFs on the development of spleens of preincubated chicken embryos >

by: Maryam Shams Lahijani, Daryush Minaei Tehrani, and Fahimeh Varzideh

Correspondence: Maryam Shams Lahijani, Animal Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Shahid-Beheshti University, G.C., Tehran, Iran. Tel: 0098-21-22835077. Fax:+0098-21-22431664. E-mail: [email protected]

Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine, Vol. 32, No. 3: 301-314.

September 2013, Vol. 32, No. 3 , Pages 301-314 (doi:10.3109/15368378.2012.712588) Access online only PPV

cf.: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/15368378.2012.712588?ai=2yq28ui=hat6af=T

Abstract: Effects of extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MFs) on the histopathology, histomorphometry, ultrastructural changes (transmission electron microscope, TEM), apoptosis and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities in the spleens of preincubated white leghorn chicken embryo were investigated. Ninety fertilized eggs were divided into six groups as control (n = 15), sham (n = 15) and four experimental groups (1–4, n = 15). Eggs of experimental groups were exposed to 1.33, 2.66, 5.52 and 7.32 mTs flux intensities established in our previous published experiments and the last intensity was used for studying apoptosis and ultrastructures (TEM) of the spleens of 19-day-old chicken embryos. Eggs of control groups remained intact. Sham groups were placed inside the coil for 24 h before incubation with no exposures, then they were incubated in the same incubator (37°C, 60% humidity) for 19 days. Spleens of chicken embryos were removed, fixed in formalin (10%), and stained with H&E for histopathological and histomorphometrical surveys; TUNEL assay indicated possible change in apoptosis and TEM and biochemical studies were also carried out. Significant decreases in the sizes of the spleens of embryos of experimental groups, hyperemia, damages in spleen parenchyma, decreases in the numbers of splenic nodules, increases in the number of polymorphonuclear cells and sinusoidal spaces of spleens, significant increase in the level of ALP activities, significant increases in the numbers of apoptotic cells, deformed nuclei and swollen mitochondria were observed in experimental groups comparing with those in control and sham groups. ELF-MF created changes which could impair the immune functions.

Keywords: alkaline phosphatase, apoptosis, ELF-MFs, histomorphometry, preincubated chicken embryos, spleens, TEM.

Best wishes and regards, Wolfgang

Dear Colleagues

Our recently published paper looks at the other side of the coin (Positive bioeffects of radiofrequency radiation)!

Pubmed link: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4004454/

Abstract

Although exposure to electromagnetic radiation in radiofrequency range has caused a great deal of concern globally, radiofrequency radiation has many critical applications in both telecommunication and non-communication fields. The induction of adaptive response phenomena by exposure to radiofrequency radiation as either increased resistance to a subsequent dose of ionizing radiation or resistance to a bacterial infection has been reported recently. Interestingly, the potential beneficial effects of mobile phone radiofrequency radiation are not only limited to the induction of adaptive phenomena. It has previously been indicated that the visual reaction time of university students significantly decreased after a 10 min exposure to radiofrequency radiation emitted by a mobile phone. Furthermore, it has been revealed that occupational exposures to radar radiations decreased the reaction time in radar workers. Based on these findings, it can be hypothesized that in special circumstances, these exposures might lead to a better response of humans to different hazards. Other investigators have also provided evidence that confirms the induction of RF-induced cognitive benefits. Furthermore, some recent reports have indicated that RF radiation may play a role in protecting against cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease. In this light, a challenging issue will arise if there are other RF-induced stimulating effects. It is also challenging to explore the potential applications of these effects. Further research may shed light on dark areas of the health effects of short and long-term human exposure to radiofrequency radiation.

Keywords: Mobile phone, GSM, Radiofrequency, Non-ionizing radiation, Microwave, Beneficial effects