Can EMF Disrupt How Your Brain Learns? What Flatworms Are Teaching Us

A 2025 study found that exposure to theta burst electromagnetic fields completely blocked fear-based learning in planaria flatworms -- while unexposed worms learned normally. The field strength used was just one microtesla, raising important questions about how EMF interacts with the brain's memory systems. In this episode, R Blank breaks down what this research reveals about electromagnetic fields and the biological processes behind memory formation. He explores why theta rhythms matter across species and what this finding adds to the broader conversation about EMF and neurological function. As always, the goal is to help you understand the science so you can make informed decisions. In This Episode What theta burst electromagnetic fields are and how researchers tested their effects Why planaria flatworms are a legitimate model for studying learning and memory How a field strength of one microtesla appeared to block fear-conditioned learning entirely Featured Study Read the full study: Can Theta Burst Electromagnetic Fields Disrupt Learning in Planaria? Evidence of Impaired Fear-Conditioned Responses See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research