infrared millimeter terahertz waves scientific conferences

Intense THz pulses induce large differential gene expressions in human skin that are predicted to suppress pro-mitotic signaling. Epidermal differentiation is a calcium-regulated process and excellent candidate for studying genetics of THz-induced biological effects due to the strong over-representation of THz-affected genes in these processes. Results indicate application of THz for targeted inhibition of mitotic activity in skin, and additionally suggest membrane permeation as a key mechanism of THz-induced biological effects. Preliminary experiments investigating fluorescence detection of membrane permeability in THz-exposed cell lines will be discussed.