Paternal Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation Exposure Causes Sex-Specific Differences in Body Weight Trajectory and Glucose Metabolism in Offspring Mice

Authors: Yan Song, Ju Ying, Dong Jie, Lei Hui, Wang Jun, Xu Qian, Ma Yefei, Wang Jingjing, Wang Xiaohong

Year: 2022

Category: Public Health

Journal: Frontiers in Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.872198

URL: https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2022.872198

Abstract

Overview

Amidst rising apprehensions regarding radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) and its impact on male fertility and offspring health, this study investigates the long-term outcomes of RF-EMR exposure.

Findings

  • Intensity and Specifics of Exposure: RF-EMR at 2.0 GHz frequency, with a power density of 2.5 W/m2 and a whole-body specific absorption rate (SAR) ranging from 0.125 to 0.5 W/kg over at least 10 weeks.
  • No notable damage was observed in sperm quality, pregnancy rates, or the organization of testis.
  • Increased apoptosis in testis germ cells from exposed mice.
  • Sex-specific effects noted, where only male F1 offspring showed changes in weight trajectories and metabolic rates, which might be linked to alterations in liver Gck gene expression.

Conclusion

While direct impairments in fertility metrics were not evident, the paternal exposure to RF-EMR led to significant health alterations in male progeny, underlining potential long-term risks of EMF exposure on male offspring health.

EMF radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation male fertility offspring health glucose metabolism
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