Abstract

Overview

With the ubiquitous use of mobile phones and Wi-Fi, concerns about their biological effects, including potential links to cancer, have prompted research into the impact of electromagnetic fields on human health.

Objective

The study focused on the effects of 2.4 GHz radiofrequency electromagnetic field (RF-EMF) on both cancerous (glioblastoma U-118 MG) and normal (human embryonic kidney Hek-293) cell lines.

Material and Methods

• The experiment utilized RF-EMF exposure at 2.4 GHz with and without a dielectric screen over durations of 24, 48, and 72 hours.
• Cell viability was assessed using the Cell Counting Kit-8, a cytotoxicity test.
• Efforts were made to mitigate harmful effects using a dielectric screen.

Findings

Exposure to RF-EMF led to a notable decrease in cell viability, particularly impacting cancer cells more severely than the normal cells.

Conclusion

The study highlights significant negative effects of 2.4 GHz RF-EMF on the metabolic activity of glioblastoma cells, while having a lesser effect on normal cells, suggesting potential use in targeted cancer therapies.