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The document discusses several studies that have looked at various biological effects reported from radiofrequency radiation exposure, including effects on sleep, the nervous system, immune system, cancer incidence and cell proliferation.

Some of the biological effects reported include effects on sleep EEG patterns, tumor incidence, enzymatic activity, neuronal responses, melatonin levels, immune responses, headache prevalence and testicular function.

Several studies discussed looked at the effects of radiofrequency radiation on the permeability of the blood-brain barrier, including studies by Salford et al. (1994) and Schirmacher et al. (2000).

Appendix A

Reference List for Some Reported Biological Effects from


Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR)

Prepared by:

Cindy Sage
Sage Associates

April 2003

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