Interstitial space between cells in the left and right lobes of rat brains exposed to 900, 1800 and 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation

Authors: Dasdag S, Akdag MZ, Er H, Akpolat V, Deveci E

Year: 2023

Category: Biotechnology

Journal: Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment

DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2023.2170828

URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13102818.2023.2170828

Abstract

Overview

The intense exposure of the human head to radiofrequency radiation (RFR) during mobile phone usage highlights the brain as a significant target for related health impact studies. This research explores how varied frequencies (900, 1800, and 2100 MHz) influence the interstitial space between brain cells.

Methodology

The study observed 28 Wistar Albino rats divided into four distinct groups: a sham control and three exposure groups subjected to different RFR frequencies. The exposure duration was 3 hours daily over a month, after which brain structures were meticulously analyzed using electron microscopy.

Findings

All specified RFR frequencies increased the interstitial space in brain cells of both cerebral lobes, potentially influencing cellular function and structural integrity.
The most pronounced effects were noted at 1800 MHz for the right lobe and 2100 MHz for the left lobe.

Conclusion

Enhancements in cell spacing due to RFR were consistently observed, suggesting potential implications for brain health, which might be leveraged in medical therapies or need addressing in public health policies concerning RFR exposure. Crucially, this study also aligns with others noting an increased risk of brain tumors from RFR, stressing the need for extensive research to clarify these risks.

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