Abstract

Overview

Recent trends have shown a dramatic increase in the use of smart mobile phones. This study investigates the impact of electromagnetic radiation (EMR), emitted from mobile phones, on embryonic development.

Findings

• Vitelline vessels serve as initial critical blood vessels for embryonic nutrition.
• This study observed effects of mobile phone EMR ranging from 450-2100 MHz on chick embryos, specifically focusing on vitelline vessels' formation and related congenital malformations.
• Experimental setups included three groups: control, exposed without call (EO), and exposed with call (EW), with the EW group receiving direct calls every 6 hours totaling 60 minutes daily.
• Observations were made over developmental days 2, 3, 4, and 5 of incubation. Significant abnormalities in the formation of vitelline vessels were observed in both exposed groups compared to controls.
• Results indicated a marked decrease in vessel formation with associated increased incidence of congenital malformations such as growth retardation, bleeding, clotting, and neural tube defects.

Conclusion

The findings suggest that exposure to mobile phone EMR can disrupt normal vessel formation in embryonic development, leading to significant developmental anomalies. Further research is needed to understand the specific mechanisms of EMR effects on embryonic tissues.