Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz)- and Mobile Phone (900 and 1800 MHz)-Induced Risks on Oxidative Stress and Elements in Kidney and Testis of Rats During Pregnancy and the Development of Offspring.
Ozorak A, Nazıroğlu M, Celik O, Yüksel M, Ozçelik D, Ozkaya MO, Cetin H, Kahya MC, Kose SA. · 2013
View Original AbstractWi-Fi and mobile phone radiation caused cumulative organ damage in developing rats, suggesting wireless exposure during pregnancy and childhood may pose developmental risks.
Plain English Summary
Turkish researchers exposed pregnant rats and their offspring to Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz) and mobile phone frequencies (900 and 1800 MHz) for one hour daily from pregnancy through 6 weeks of age. The exposed animals showed significant oxidative damage in kidneys and reproductive organs, with increased harmful byproducts and decreased protective antioxidants. This suggests that common wireless radiation may interfere with normal development and damage vital organs during critical growth periods.
Why This Matters
This study adds important evidence to growing concerns about wireless radiation's impact on developing organisms. The researchers found consistent patterns of oxidative damage across multiple frequencies we encounter daily - the same 2.45 GHz used by Wi-Fi routers and the 900-1800 MHz bands used by mobile phones. What makes this research particularly significant is that it tracked damage over time during critical developmental windows, showing that effects accumulated and worsened with continued exposure. The finding of potential reproductive harm is especially concerning given how ubiquitous these frequencies have become in homes and schools where children spend most of their time. While we can't directly extrapolate animal studies to humans, the biological mechanisms of oxidative stress are remarkably similar across species, and this study's systematic approach strengthens the case for precautionary measures around wireless devices, particularly for pregnant women and growing children.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz)- and mobile phone (900 and 1800 MHz) Duration: 60 min/day
Study Details
The present study was designed to determine the effects of both Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz)- and mobile phone (900 and 1800 MHz)-induced electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on oxidative stress and trace element levels in the kidney and testis of growing rats from pregnancy to 6 weeks of age.
Thirty-two rats and their 96 newborn offspring were equally divided into four different groups, name...
Results from the fourth week showed that the level of lipid peroxidation in the kidney and testis an...
In conclusion, Wi-Fi- and mobile phone-induced EMR caused oxidative damage by increasing the extent of lipid peroxidation and the iron level, while decreasing total antioxidant status, copper, and GSH values. Wi-Fi- and mobile phone-induced EMR may cause precocious puberty and oxidative kidney and testis injury in growing rats.
Show BibTeX
@article{a_2013_wifi_245_ghz_and_1694,
author = {Ozorak A and Nazıroğlu M and Celik O and Yüksel M and Ozçelik D and Ozkaya MO and Cetin H and Kahya MC and Kose SA.},
title = {Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz)- and Mobile Phone (900 and 1800 MHz)-Induced Risks on Oxidative Stress and Elements in Kidney and Testis of Rats During Pregnancy and the Development of Offspring.},
year = {2013},
doi = {10.1007/s12011-013-9836-z},
url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12011-013-9836-z},
}