Effects of 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi exposure on sleep-dependent memory consolidation

Authors: Ana Bueno-Lopez, Torsten Eggert, Hans Dorn, Gernot Schmid, Rene Hirtl, Heidi Danker-Hopfe

Year: 2020 Nov 9

Category: Neuroscience

Journal: J Sleep Res

Institution: Swiss Research Foundation for Electricity and Mobile Communication

DOI: 10.1111/jsr.13224

URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33166026/

Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) from Wi-Fi on memory consolidation during sleep, a topic not widely explored before.

Findings

  • Thirty young males participated in a controlled study involving exposure to Wi-Fi and its possible impacts on various memory types.
  • Wi-Fi exposure was associated with improved overnight memory consolidation for declarative tasks.
  • No significant changes were found in emotional and procedural memory performances or in the sleep-specific physiological measures post-exposure.

Conclusion

The study observed a notable improvement in declarative memory consolidation associated with Wi-Fi exposure, but physiological data did not corroborate these findings, suggesting the effects could be incidental and require further investigation.

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