Mobile telephony radiation exerts genotoxic action and significantly enhances the effects of gamma radiation in human cells

Authors: Panagopoulos DJ

Year: 2023 Dec 8

Category: Genetics

Journal: Gen Physiol Biophys

DOI: 10.4149/gpb_2023036

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38099580/

Abstract

Overview

This study explores the genotoxic impact of mobile telephony electromagnetic fields and gamma radiation on human peripheral blood lymphocytes.

Findings

  • Previous findings indicated chromosomal damage from Mobile telephony (MT) electromagnetic fields (EMFs), high caffeine doses, and their combination.
  • Increased chromosomal aberrations were observed when cells pre-exposed to MT EMFs were then exposed to varying doses of gamma radiation.
  • Despite MT EMF exposure being significantly lower than current international safety standards, it potentiated the genotoxic effects of gamma radiation used in medical diagnostics and therapeutic applications.

Conclusion

The study highlights the need for revising exposure limits and cautions about increased genotoxic risks during medical treatments involving gamma radiation.

genotoxicity mobile telephony radiation gamma radiation electromagnetic fields human cells
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