Effect of 2G and 3G cell phone radiation on developing liver of chick embryo - A comparative study

Abstract

Overview

The study examines the impact of radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitted from 2G and 3G cell phones on the developing liver of chick embryos. It explores the interaction of RF fields with developing tissues, highlighting potential health risks.

Methods

• Fertilized chick embryos were divided into four groups, with two exposed to 2G and 3G radiation, a sham exposed control, and a control group.
• Embryos were analyzed for structural changes in the liver and for DNA damage using routine histological methods and the alkaline comet assay technique.

Findings

Significant findings include:

• Structural changes in liver tissues such as dilated sinusoidal spaces with hemorrhage and increased vacuolations in cytoplasm.
• Increased nuclear diameter, karyorrhexis, and significant DNA damage, with more pronounced changes in the 3G exposure group.

Conclusion

The study concludes that chronic exposure to cell phone RFR causes structural and genetic alterations in embryonic liver tissues. Notably, effects are more severe under 3G exposure, suggesting a stronger potential health risk. This calls for public awareness on the dangers of RFR, especially among vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women.