Effect of radiation emitted from mobile phone on bone marrow haematopoietic stem cell in mice

Abstract

Overview

This research explores the potential impacts of mobile phone radiation on bone marrow haematopoietic stem cells in mice.

Methodology

• Study involved 160 male BALB/C mice aged 3–4 weeks.
• Mice were randomly divided into four groups: blank control, control, TD-SCDMA, and LTE-Advanced.
• Each group consisted of 40 mice with cell phone radiation exposure for varying lengths: 2 to 8 weeks.
• Key techniques used were terminal deoxynuclotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP Nick-end labelling for apoptosis detection and morphological methods for examining micronuclei and bone marrow subpopulations.

Findings

Initial examinations showed no statistical differences in apoptosis or micronucleus formation in any groups for short periods (2 and 4 weeks). However, prolonged exposure (6 and 8 weeks) in TD-SCDMA and LTE-Advanced groups showed increased apoptosis and micronucleus formation, suggesting a potential risk of prolonged mobile radiation.

Conclusion

The study concludes that long-term exposure to cell phone radiation may induce harmful effects like enhanced apoptosis and possibly increased micronucleus formation in haematopoietic stem cells of mice. These signify a clear link to potential health risks associated with long-term mobile phone use.