The Adverse Effect of Mobile Phone Radiations on Dorsal Root Ganglion of Albino Rats

Authors: Faisal Taufiq, Mohammed Bhilal Babu, Aqeel Ahmad, Mohammed Eajaz, Ahmed Shariff, Noureldaim Elnoman Elbadawi, Semmal Syed Meerasa

Year: 03/19/2021

Category: Neuroscience

Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International

DOI: 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1331266

URL: https://www.journaljpri.com/index.php/JPRI/article/view/31266

Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on assessing the effects of Mobile Phone Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Radiation (RF-EMR) on the dorsal root ganglia of albino rats.

Methods

  • Utilized twenty-four albino rats, divided into one control and three experimental groups over four weeks.
  • Exposed to varying levels of RF-EMR through missed calls ranging from 80 to 160 calls per day.
  • Experiments used a GSM mobile phone with frequencies from 0.9 GHz to 1.8 GHz in silent mode.
  • Specimen analysis was conducted using light and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Findings

There were significant histological alterations in the dorsal root ganglia of exposed rats, including:

  • Reduction in cell size and condensation of cytoplasm.
  • Peripherally located heterochromatin nucleus and loss of nucleolus.
  • Densely packed myelinated nerve fibers observed.
  • No similar changes were identified in the control group.

Conclusion

The study concludes that continuous exposure to RF-EMR causes enduring and dose-dependent histomorphological changes in the dorsal root ganglia, suggesting potential health risks associated with long-term mobile phone use.

Electromagnetic Radiation Mobile Phone Dorsal Root Ganglion Albino Rats Histological Changes
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