Abstract

Overview

The widespread usage of mobile phones and Wi-Fi, which are common forms of telecommunications starting from the first to the fifth generation, have raised concerns due to the high-frequency electromagnetic radiation they emit. There is adequate evidence suggesting that this radiation can adversely affect human health and can potentially cause conditions such as cancer, including brain tumors.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effects of 2.4 GHz radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) on both cancerous glioblastoma cells (U-118 MG) and normal human embryonic kidney cells (Hek-293).

Materials and Methods

• The study utilized cell cultures exposed to 2.4 GHz RF-EMF, with durations of exposure being 24, 48, and 72 hours, using a dielectric screen to mitigate radiation effects.
• Cell viability was assessed using the cytotoxicity test Cell Counting Kit-8, aimed at understanding the impact of RF-EMF on the cells.

Findings

Significant findings highlighted include:

• A notable decrease in cell viability in both U-118 MG and Hek-293 cell lines upon exposure to 2.4 GHz RF-EMF.
• A more pronounced effect on cancer cells compared to normal cells, suggesting a heightened vulnerability in cancerous cells to electromagnetic fields.

Conclusion

The application of 2.4 GHz radiofrequency electromagnetic fields has a distinct negative impact on the metabolic activity of glioblastoma cells, suggesting potential health risks associated with RF-EMF exposure.