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by adsfqwop 2605 days 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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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.

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"?

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...

/s

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