Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the neurophysiological impacts of electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure, particularly from LTE (4G) cell phone radiation, using advanced brain imaging techniques.

Methodology

• Utilization of regional homogeneity (ReHo) method and seed-based analysis.
• Experiments on resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to measure brain activity before and after EMF exposure.
• Employment of a double-blind, crossover, randomized, and counterbalanced design.

Findings

• Significant modulation of localized intra-regional and inter-regional connectivity in the brain was observed post LTE-EMF exposure.
• Statistical evidence (p < 0.05, AlphaSim corrected) supported changes in brain functionality due to EMF.

Conclusion

The investigation highlights the influence of LTE-EMF exposure on brain functional connectivity, emphasizing the need for deeper insight into such acute effects and their potential risks to human health.