The effect of Wi-Fi electromagnetic waves on neuronal response properties in rat barrel cortex

Authors: Sistani S, Fatemi I, Shafeie SA, Kaeidi A, Azin M, Shamsizadeh A

Year: 2019 Nov 13

Category: Neuroscience

Journal: Somatosens Mot Res

DOI: 10.1080/08990220.2019.1689116

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31718372

Abstract

Overview

The study explores the biological effects of Wi-Fi radiation on the nervous system, focusing on single neuron responses in the rat barrel cortex.

Methodology

Using the whisker to barrel pathway, the study tested 29 male Wistar rats. Neuron activity was measured under exposure to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi electromagnetic waves.

  • Exposure Details: 1 hour exposure using a D-link Wi-Fi device at 18.2 dBm power and 44% duty cycle.
  • Measured Responses: Spontaneous activity, and ON and OFF responses to whisker displacement.

Findings

Wi-Fi exposure affected the Condition Test Ratio (CTR) adversely for ON responses, indicating a potential modulatory effect on integrative neuronal capabilities.

Conclusion

While direct changes to spontaneous activity and ON and OFF responses were minimal, the influence on the integration of neuronal responses suggests potential subtle neurological alterations from Wi-Fi radiation.

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