Abstract

Overview

The study explores the effects of 1800 MHz radio-frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF), a common type of radiation emitted from devices like cell phones and wireless routers, on cellular health. Concerns about the increasing exposure to RF-EMF and its potential health risks are growing.

Findings

• Enhanced DNA Damage: Using Ruthenium 360 (Ru360), an inhibitor of mitochondrial calcium uptake, DNA damage and apoptosis in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) are significantly increased under short-term RF-EMF exposure.
• Cellular Mechanisms: The interaction between mitochondrial dysfunction — induced by Ru360 — and RF-EMF exposure underscores potential cellular mechanisms liable for increased genotoxicity.
• Cellular Repair: Damages induced by RF-EMF in Ru360 treated cells were quickly repaired within one hour post-exposure, raising questions about long-term effects and cumulative exposure.

Conclusion

Findings underscore an urgent need for deeper investigation into how mitochondrial calcium inhibitors like Ru360 influence the health impacts of RF-EMF exposure, particularly in the context of its genotoxicity. Increased scrutiny of RF-EMF exposure effects in medical treatments and everyday device use is recommended.