Abstract

Overview

The research examined the impact of 3rd-generation (3G) cellular phone radiofrequency-electromagnetic waves (RF-EMW) on mouse fertilization and embryogenesis processes, focusing specifically on a frequency of 1.95 GHz.

Methodology

Mice oocytes and spermatozoa were subjected to either 60 minutes of RF-EMW exposure at a specific absorption rate of 2 mW/g or a sham (control) exposure. Observations and analyses were then conducted concerning fertilization rates and embryonic development stages, including 8-cell embryo and blastocyst formation.

Findings

• No significant changes were observed in fertilization or embryogenesis rates across all test groups, indicating that RF-EMW exposure did not adversely affect these processes.
• Chromosomal abnormalities were also not significantly different among the various groups, suggesting genetic stability post-exposure.

Conclusion

Despite exposure levels in the study being significantly higher than those typically experienced by human spermatozoa and oocytes, the results suggest that current exposure levels of RF-EMW from 3G cellular phones are safe concerning fertilization and embryo development outcomes.