Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the impact of short-term exposure to 2.1 GHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) at different doses on rat behavior and hippocampal biomarkers.

Methodology

• Rats divided into three groups: one sham-exposed, two exposed to 45 V/m and 65 V/m doses respectively for one week.
• Behavioral assessments done using object location and Y-maze tasks.
• Hippocampal biomarkers such as AChE, ChAT, and VAChT tested via Western Blotting and Real-Time PCR.

Findings

Significant impairments in behavioral tasks and lower levels of hippocampal cholinergic biomarkers were noted particularly in rats exposed to 65 V/m, suggesting a dose-dependent effect.

Conclusion

The results indicate a potential risk of short-term exposure to 2.1 GHz RF-EMR to cognitive functions and neural biochemistry in rats, highlighting the need for further research on the influence of RF-EMR on the central cholinergic system.