Exposure to GSM 900-MHz mobile radiation impaired inhibitory avoidance memory consolidation in rat: Involvements of opioidergic and nitrergic systems

Authors: Ahmadi S, Alavi SS, Jadidi M, Ardjmand A

Year: Dec 2018

Category: Neuroscience

Journal: Brain Research

Institution: Brain Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2018.07.016

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006899318304001

Abstract

Overview

The study investigates the potential health hazards associated with mobile phone usage, specifically the impact of GSM mobile radiation on brain functions.

Findings

  • Four weeks of exposure to GSM radiation significantly impaired inhibitory avoidance (IA) memory performance in male Wistar rats.
  • Intracerebroventricular injections of naloxone after training dose-dependently ameliorated the GSM-induced memory performance impairment.
  • The study also demonstrates the interaction between the opioidergic and nitrergic systems in memory functions affected by GSM radiation.

Conclusion

Significant findings suggest that GSM radiation adversely affects IA memory performance and that post-training interventions can mitigate these effects. This study highlights the importance of considering the biological effects of mobile radiation in public health discussions.

GSM radiation memory performance opioidergic system nitrergic system rat study
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