Status of the Neuroendocrine System in Animals Chronically Exposed to Electromagnetic Fields of 5G Mobile Network Base Stations

Authors: Perov SY, Rubtsova NB, Belaya OV

Year: 2023 Jan 4

Category: Neuroscience

Journal: Bull Exp Biol Med

DOI: 10.1007/s10517-023-05689-2

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36598666/

Abstract

Overview

We investigated the biological effects of chronic exposure to multifrequency electromagnetic fields that simulate 5G NR/IMT-2020 mobile communication systems on male Wistar rats.

Methodology

Duration: 4 months of 24-hour exposure at 250 μW/cm², followed by a 1-month post-exposure observation period without irradiation.
Grouping: Animals were split into 10 groups - 5 experimental and 5 control, with 12 rats each.
Exposure specifics: Utilizing 5G/IMT-2020 base stations with simultaneous usage of radio channels at 3.6 GHz, 28 GHz, and 37 GHz frequencies.

Findings

Significant stress-related responses in the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis with increased ACTH and corticosterone levels.
Noteworthy changes in the neuroendocrine system, emotional state, and behavioral patterns of the rats.
Following the exposure period, these indicators gradually returned to baseline within the post-exposure month.

Conclusion

The study highlights the potential health implications of chronic exposure to 5G electromagnetic fields, suggesting modifications in the neuroendocrine functions and behavior of exposed animals. Ongoing research will be critical to further delineate these effects and assess their extrapolation to human health scenarios.

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