Effects of 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz mobile phone radiation on the blood-brain barrier of New Zealand rabbits

Authors: Kizilçay AO, Tütüncü B, Koçarslan M, Gözel MA

Category: Biomedical Engineering

Journal: Med Biol Eng Comput

Institution: Med Biol Eng Comput

DOI: 10.1007/s11517-024-03238-1

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39548043/

Abstract

Overview

In this study, the effects of mobile phone radiation on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity in New Zealand rabbits were assessed. A total of 21 rabbits were divided into three groups, with one serving as control and the other two exposed to 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz radiation, respectively.

Methodology

Control group: no exposure
Group II: Exposed to 1800 MHz radiation
Group III: Exposed to 2100 MHz radiation

Both exposed groups encountered a distance specific radiation for 38 minutes at 15 dBm power intensity, under non-thermal conditions well below standard RF levels.

Findings

The research utilized Evans blue dye as a marker for assessing BBB permeability changes. Notably, no significant permeability difference was observed in rabbits from the 1800 MHz exposure group. However, rabbits exposed to 2100 MHz showed statistically significant differences in BBB permeability, indicating potential adverse effects from this higher frequency.

Conclusion

These results suggest that while 1800 MHz radiation does not alter BBB integrity significantly, the 2100 MHz frequency might pose risks to neurological structures, justifying further investigation into its broader biological impacts.

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