Morphological changes in the vertebrae and central canal of rat pups born after exposure to the electromagnetic field of pregnant rats

Authors: Ayşe İkinci Keleş

Year: 2020 Nov 12

Category: Histology

Journal: Acta Histochem

Institution: Acta Histochem

DOI: 10.1016/j.acthis.2020.151652

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33190055/

Abstract

Overview

The study focuses on the impact of electromagnetic fields (EMF), specifically at 900 MHz, on the spinal vertebrae of rat pups prenatally exposed through their mothers.

Findings

  • The research zeroes in on the prenatal period where rat dams were exposed to EMFs.
  • Statistical analysis showed significant morphological changes in the PEMF group, with increased conversion of vertebral cartilage into bone tissue.
  • These changes are contrasted against a control group with no EMF exposure.
  • No significant weight differences were observed between the exposed and control groups of pups.

Conclusion

The study concludes that prenatal exposure to 900 MHz EMF potentially affects vertebral development in rat offspring, leading to pathological changes that might influence neurological and neurosurgical conditions related to vertebrae.

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