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Primary interaction between absorbed RF and MW energy and biological material takes place at the molecular and cellular levels. Biomolecules or assemblies of molecules are thought to be influenced by these external fields. These disturbances can be studied, for instance as effects on metabolism or regulation. The cell, as the smallest self reproducing unit, offers a great possibility for studying RF and MW effects as most biological mechanisms are involved in growth and cell division. Therefore, experimental studies on this level are both possible and necessary for investigating the basic mechanisms of biological interaction of ELM-wave energy.
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Grundler, W. (1983). Biological Effects of RF and MW Energy at Molecular and Cellular Level. In: Grandolfo, M., Michaelson, S.M., Rindi, A. (eds) Biological Effects and Dosimetry of Nonionizing Radiation. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 49. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-4253-3_13
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