Cranial and postcranial skeletal variations induced in mouse embryos by mobile phone radiation.
Fragopoulou AF, Koussoulakos SL, Margaritis LH. · 2010
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation caused hidden bone development abnormalities in mouse embryos that were only detectable under microscopic examination.
Plain English Summary
Greek researchers exposed pregnant mice to GSM 900MHz cell phone radiation and examined their newborn offspring for developmental abnormalities. While the exposed mice appeared normal externally, detailed microscopic analysis revealed significant variations in bone formation (ossification) in the skull and rib cage, as well as cartilage displacement. These skeletal changes were temporary, disappearing by the time the mice developed teeth, suggesting cell phone radiation may disrupt normal bone development during critical embryonic periods.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that EMF exposure during pregnancy may affect fetal development in ways that aren't immediately visible. The fact that these skeletal variations occurred with 'mild' daily cell phone exposure is particularly concerning, as pregnant women today carry phones constantly and often sleep with them nearby. What makes this research especially significant is that the effects were only detectable through detailed microscopic examination - the mice looked perfectly normal on the outside. This suggests we may be missing subtle but important developmental impacts in human pregnancies. While the bone changes were temporary in this study, we don't yet understand whether similar transient disruptions during critical development windows could have lasting consequences for human health.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: GSM 900MHz
Study Details
This study focuses on foetal development following mild daily exposure of pregnant mice to near field electromagnetic radiation emitted by a mobile phone.
The investigation was motivated by the fact that the potentially hazardous electromagnetic radiation...
Electromagnetic radiofrequency exposed newborns, externally examined, displayed a normal phenotype. ...
It is concluded that mild exposure to mobile phone radiation may affect, although transiently, mouse foetal development at the ossification level. The developmental variations observed could be explained by considering the different embryonic origin and mode of ossification of the affected skeletal elements.
Show BibTeX
@article{af_2010_cranial_and_postcranial_skeletal_2083,
author = {Fragopoulou AF and Koussoulakos SL and Margaritis LH.},
title = {Cranial and postcranial skeletal variations induced in mouse embryos by mobile phone radiation.},
year = {2010},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19854628/},
}