Experimental models for the evaluation of microwave biological effects

The theoretical and empirical approaches to biological effects of microwaves are discussed. The bioeffects should be considered as a chain of events: primary interaction analyzed in terms of biophysics and early direct, early indirect, late (delayed) effects analyzed in terms of physiology. Thermal balance experiments are discussed pointing out the necessity to take unequal deep body heating by microwaves into account. The use of physiologic rhythms in microwave bioeffects experimentation is presented. Possible use of pharmacodynamic approaches (simultaneous use of drugs and microwave exposure) is outlined. Possible ways of developing biological response microwave dosimetry are indicated. Unexplained effects are pointed out and the necessity of further experiments to clarify these stressed. Some possible experimental models are presented.