The effect of electromagnetic radiation in the mobile phone range on the behaviour of the rat

(2009)
Method

Study Design

Type: Experimental animal study (rats)

Groups:

  • Exposed group: Rats subjected to electromagnetic radiation (EMR)
  • Control (unexposed) group: Rats not exposed to EMR
  • Sex distribution: Both male and female rats included

EMR Exposure Protocol

Behavioral Tests

Biochemical Analysis

Histological Examination

Source

Mobile phone

Result

EMR Sources & Known Effects

Sources: Power lines-Household appliances-Mobile phones

documented Impacts:

  • Cancer associations
  • Structural neuron damage
  • Hippocampal changes (Salford et al., 2003)

Conclusions:

EMR may cause:

  • Subtle behavioral changes
  • Altered stress responses
  • Potential brain dysfunction