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Research on EMF from home networking equipment - WiFi routers, mesh systems, and smart meters.

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Morphological and antioxidant impairments in the spinal cord of male offspring rats following exposure to a continuous 900 MHz electromagnetic field during early and mid-adolescence

İkinci A et al. · 2016

Researchers exposed young male rats to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields (similar to cell phone radiation) for one hour daily during adolescence and examined their spinal cords. They found significant damage including deterioration of the protective myelin sheaths around nerve fibers, tissue atrophy, and increased oxidative stress markers. This suggests that RF radiation exposure during critical developmental periods may harm the nervous system's structure and function.

Effects of Long Term Exposure of 900-1800 MHz Radiation Emitted from 2G Mobile Phone on Mice Hippocampus- A Histomorphometric Study.

Mugunthan N et al. · 2016

Researchers exposed mice to radiation from 2G mobile phones (900-1800 MHz) for 48 minutes daily over 1-6 months and examined brain tissue under microscopes. They found significant damage to the hippocampus, the brain region crucial for memory and learning, including reduced numbers of neurons and smaller cell nuclei. This suggests that prolonged mobile phone radiation exposure may harm brain cells in ways that could affect cognitive function.

Maternal exposure to a continuous 900-MHz electromagnetic field provokes neuronal loss and pathological changes in cerebellum of 32-day-old female rat offspring.

Odacı E et al. · 2016

Pregnant rats exposed to cell phone-frequency radiation (900-MHz) for one hour daily produced offspring with significantly fewer brain cells in the cerebellum, the region controlling movement and coordination. The brain damage persisted into young adulthood, suggesting prenatal EMF exposure may harm developing brains.

Adverse effects in lumbar spinal cord morphology and tissue biochemistry in Sprague Dawley male rats following exposure to a continuous 1-h a day 900-MHz electromagnetic field throughout adolescence.

Kerimoğlu G, Aslan A, Baş O, Çolakoğlu S, Odacı E. · 2016

Researchers exposed young rats to cell phone frequency radiation (900 MHz) for just one hour daily throughout their adolescent development and found significant damage to their spinal cords. The exposed rats showed structural abnormalities, increased cell death, and biochemical markers of oxidative stress in spinal cord tissue. This suggests that even limited daily exposure to radiofrequency radiation during critical developmental periods can harm nervous system tissue.

Pernicious effects of long-term, continuous 900-MHz electromagnetic field throughout adolescence on hippocampus morphology, biochemistry and pyramidal neuron numbers in 60-day-old Sprague Dawley male rats.

Kerimoğlu G et al. · 2016

Researchers exposed young rats to 900 MHz radiation (cell phone frequencies) daily during adolescence. Brain examination revealed significant hippocampus damage including dead neurons, fewer healthy brain cells, and oxidative stress markers. This suggests cell phone radiation during development may cause lasting memory and learning problems.

Does prolonged radiofrequency radiation emitted from Wi-Fi devices induce DNA damage in various tissues of rats?

Akdag MZ et al. · 2016

Turkish researchers exposed rats to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radiation for over a year to test whether it causes DNA damage in various organs. While they found no significant DNA damage in brain, kidney, liver, or skin tissue, they discovered significant genetic damage specifically in testicular tissue. This suggests that reproductive organs may be particularly vulnerable to long-term Wi-Fi exposure.

Survival Assessment of Mouse Preimplantation Embryos After Exposure to Cell Phone Radiation

Safian F et al. · 2016

Iranian researchers exposed mouse embryos to cell phone radiation (900-1800 MHz) for 30 minutes daily during their first four days of development. While the embryos still developed normally to the blastocyst stage, they showed significantly higher cell death rates and reduced cell viability compared to unexposed embryos. This suggests that cell phone radiation may damage developing embryos even when overall development appears normal.

Electromagnetic radiation at 900 MHz induces sperm apoptosis through bcl-2, bax and caspase-3 signaling pathways in rats.

Liu Q, Si T, Xu X, Liang F, Wang L, Pan S. · 2015

Researchers exposed male rats to 900 MHz cell phone radiation for two hours daily over 50 days. Sperm cell death increased 91% compared to unexposed rats, with radiation triggering cellular damage through increased free radicals and decreased antioxidant defenses, demonstrating clear reproductive harm.

Effect of exposure and withdrawal of 900-MHz-electromagnetic waves on brain, kidney and liver oxidative stress and some biochemical parameters in male rats.

Ragy MM · 2015

Researchers exposed rats to 900-MHz electromagnetic radiation (similar to cell phone frequencies) for one hour daily over 60 days and found significant damage to the brain, liver, and kidneys. The exposure increased harmful oxidative stress markers and damaged tissue function, but these effects reversed when the EMF exposure was stopped for 30 days. This suggests that cell phone radiation may cause measurable biological damage that could potentially be reversed with reduced exposure.

Investigation of the effects of distance from sources on apoptosis, oxidative stress and cytosolic calcium accumulation via TRPV1 channels induced by mobile phones and Wi-Fi in breast cancer cells.

Çiğ B, Nazıroğlu M. · 2015

Researchers exposed breast cancer cells to radiation from mobile phones (900 and 1800 MHz) and Wi-Fi (2450 MHz) at various distances to see how proximity affected cellular damage. They found that radiation sources placed within 10 centimeters of the cells triggered harmful effects including oxidative stress, cell death, and calcium overload, while sources placed 20-25 centimeters away showed no significant effects. This suggests that distance from EMF sources matters significantly for cellular protection.

Effects of GSM modulated radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation on permeability of blood-brain barrier in male & female rats.

Sırav B, Seyhan N · 2015

Researchers exposed male and female rats to cell phone radiation at 900MHz and 1800MHz frequencies for 20 minutes, then measured whether their blood-brain barrier (the protective shield around the brain) became more permeable. They found that both frequencies increased brain permeability in males, with 1800MHz having a stronger effect, while only 900MHz affected females. This suggests that even brief cell phone exposure can compromise the brain's natural protective barrier.

Exposure to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field for one hour a day over 30 days does change the histopathology and biochemistry of the rat testis.

Odacı E, Özyılmaz C. · 2015

Researchers exposed male rats to 900 MHz electromagnetic fields (the same frequency used by cell phones) for one hour daily over 30 days and found significant damage to testicular tissue and function. The EMF-exposed rats showed structural damage to sperm-producing tubes, increased cell death, and reduced levels of important antioxidants that protect against cellular damage. This suggests that chronic exposure to cell phone-level radiation may harm male reproductive health.

Exposure to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field for one hour a day over 30 days does change the histopathology and biochemistry of the rat testis.

Odacı E, Özyılmaz C · 2015

Turkish researchers exposed male rats to cell phone-frequency radiation (900 MHz) for one hour daily over 30 days and examined the effects on testicular tissue. They found significant structural damage including tissue swelling, reduced sperm-producing tube size, increased cell death, and disrupted antioxidant systems. The findings suggest that even moderate daily exposure to cell phone radiation may harm male reproductive organs.

Cognitive Impairment and Neurogenotoxic Effects in Rats Exposed to Low-Intensity Microwave Radiation

Deshmukh PS et al. · 2015

Researchers exposed rats to low-level microwave radiation at cell phone frequencies (900-2450 MHz) for 6 months and found significant brain damage. The exposed animals showed impaired learning and memory, elevated stress proteins, and DNA damage in brain tissue. These effects occurred at radiation levels thousands of times lower than current safety limits, suggesting chronic exposure to common wireless devices may harm cognitive function.

Cognitive Impairment and Neurogenotoxic Effects in Rats Exposed to Low-Intensity Microwave Radiation.

Deshmukh PS et al. · 2015

Researchers exposed rats to extremely low-intensity microwave radiation at cell phone frequencies (900, 1800, and 2450 MHz) for 180 days and found significant cognitive impairment and DNA damage in brain tissue. The exposure levels were thousands of times lower than current safety limits, yet still caused measurable harm including memory problems and genetic damage. This challenges the assumption that only high-intensity radiation poses health risks.

The effects of prenatal long-duration exposure to 900-MHz electromagnetic field on the 21-day-old newborn male rat liver.

Topal Z et al. · 2015

Researchers exposed pregnant rats to cell phone radiation (900 MHz) for one hour daily during the final third of pregnancy, then examined their male offspring at three weeks old. The exposed pups showed significant liver damage, including cellular death and increased oxidative stress markers. This suggests that prenatal exposure to wireless radiation may cause lasting organ damage that persists after birth.

Effects of mobile phone exposure (GSM 900 and WCDMA/UMTS) on polysomnography based sleep quality: An intra- and inter-individual perspective.

Danker-Hopfe H et al. · 2015

German researchers exposed 30 young men to cell phone radiation from GSM 900MHz and WCDMA/UMTS devices while monitoring their sleep with medical-grade equipment. They found that 90% of participants showed measurable changes in their sleep patterns, with the most consistent effect being increased REM sleep in about one-third of the subjects. The study suggests that cell phone radiation can affect individual sleep quality, though the changes varied greatly between people.

Radiofrequency signal affects alpha band in resting electroencephalogram

Ghosn R et al. · 2015

Researchers exposed 26 healthy young adults to cell phone radiation (900 MHz GSM) for 26 minutes while measuring their brain waves using EEG. They found that exposure significantly reduced alpha brain wave activity when participants had their eyes closed, and this effect persisted even after the exposure ended. Alpha waves are associated with relaxed, wakeful states, suggesting that cell phone radiation can alter normal brain function.

Impact of 2.45 GHz microwave radiation on the testicular inflammatory pathway biomarkers in young rats: The role of gallic acid.

Saygin M, Asci H, Ozmen O, Cankara FN, Dincoglu D, Ilhan I. · 2015

Researchers exposed young male rats to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation (the same frequency used by WiFi and microwaves) for 3 hours daily over 30 days and found significant damage to their testes. The radiation increased oxidative stress, triggered inflammation, and reduced sperm production in the animals' reproductive organs. However, when rats received gallic acid (a natural antioxidant) alongside the radiation exposure, it protected against much of this testicular damage.

Impact of 2.45 GHz microwave radiation on the testicular inflammatory pathway biomarkers in young rats: The role of gallic acid.

Saygin M, Asci H, Ozmen O, Cankara FN, Dincoglu D, Ilhan I · 2015

Researchers exposed young male rats to 2.45 GHz microwave radiation (the same frequency as WiFi and Bluetooth) for 3 hours daily over 30 days and found significant damage to testicular tissue and sperm production. The radiation increased oxidative stress markers and inflammatory proteins while reducing sperm counts in the testes. However, when rats were given gallic acid (an antioxidant found in tea and berries), it largely prevented these reproductive damages.

Possible cause for altered spatial cognition of prepubescent rats exposed to chronic radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation.

Narayanan SN, Kumar RS, Karun KM, Nayak SB, Bhat PG · 2015

Researchers exposed young rats to cell phone-level radiation (900 MHz) for one hour daily over 28 days, then tested their ability to navigate a water maze and examined their brain tissue. The exposed rats showed impaired learning and memory retention, along with measurable damage to brain cells in the hippocampus (the brain's memory center), including reduced cell survival and altered nerve cell structure.

Long term and excessive use of 900 MHz radiofrequency radiation alter microRNA expression in brain.

Dasdag S et al. · 2015

Researchers exposed rats to cell phone radiation (900 MHz) for 3 hours daily over an entire year to study effects on microRNAs - tiny molecules that control gene activity in the brain. The radiation significantly decreased levels of one specific microRNA (miR-107) that helps regulate brain cell function. This finding suggests that long-term cell phone use may disrupt the brain's genetic control systems, potentially leading to neurological problems.

FAQs: EMF in Home Network

The home network environment contains several common sources of electromagnetic field exposure including wifi routers, smart meters. Together, these 2 sources account for 1,316 peer-reviewed studies in the BioInitiative Report database examining their potential health effects.
There are 1,316 peer-reviewed studies in our database examining EMF sources commonly found in home network environments. These studies cover 2 different EMF sources: WiFi Routers (302 studies), Smart Meters (1,014 studies). The research includes both laboratory experiments and epidemiological studies from scientists worldwide.
Smart Meters has the most research with 1,014 studies, followed by WiFi Routers (302). This research examines various biological endpoints including cellular effects, neurological impacts, and other health outcomes from EMF exposure in home network settings.