[CMP3A] THz Biology and Imaging

[CMP3A-01 (Invited)] [No-show]Biological effects of MMW and THz radiation.

*Vincent Wallace¹ (1. University of Western Australia (Australia))

[Presentation Style] Online

Since regular radiobroadcasts started in the 1920s, the exposure to human-made electromagnetic fields has steadily increased. These days we are not only exposed to radio waves but also other frequencies from a variety of sources, mainly from communication and security devices. Considering that nearly all biological systems interact with electromagnetic fields, understanding their affects is essential for safety and technological progress. Electromagnetic fields have been shown to affect the activity in cell membranes (sodium vs. potassium ion conductivities) and non-selective channels, transmembrane potential, and even the cell cycle. Particular attention is given to the millimeter and terahertz radiation due to their increasing utilization and hence, increasing human exposure. Millimeter waves are known to alter active transport across cell membranes, and it has been reported that terahertz radiation may interfere with DNA and cause genomic instabilities.