Radio waves effect on the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans*

Utilizing the LITE-1 and GUR-3 photoreceptors the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) is able to respond to blue and ultraviolet light. Subsequent bombardment of radio waves as well as red and white light was used in order to further determine the effect of high energy long wavelength radiation on biological receptors. This was achieved by filming C.elegans as it underwent irradiation and then processing the video using Tierpsy tracking software. Usage of this method revealed that electromagnetic waves traditionally considered "low" energy can have a near equal effect on biological receptors.