Effect of Low Level Subchronic Microwave Radiation on Rat Brain

Authors: Deshmukh PS, Megha K, Nasare N, Banerjee BD, Ahmed RS, Abegaonkar MP, Tripathi AK, Mediratta PK

Year: 2016 Dec

Category: Biomedical Sciences

Journal: Biomed Environ Sci

Institution: Biomed Environ Sci

DOI: 10.3967/bes2016.115

URL: http://bit.ly/2jhXm84

Abstract

Overview

The focus of this research was to ascertain the implications of long-term, low-level microwave radiation on brain functionality, protein expression, and genetic stability in rats.

Methods

  • Subjects: Male Fischer rats.
  • Duration: Exposed for 90 days.
  • Frequencies Studied: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2450 MHz.
  • Control and Exposed Groups: Four groups with varying radiation levels and a sham group with no exposure.

Findings

Exposure to microwave radiation across the specified frequencies notably:

  • Reduced cognitive abilities as tested via mazes.
  • Increased levels of HSP70 protein, indicating a stress response.
  • Caused significant DNA damage.

Conclusion

This research underscores potential health risks associated with long-term exposure to low-level microwave radiation, highlighting declines in cognitive function and increases in cellular stress and genetic damage in the brain.

microwave radiation cognitive function rat brain DNA damage HSP70
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