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Azimzadeh M, Jelodar G · 2020

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Insufficient information to generate summary. Only the authors' names (Azimzadeh M, Jelodar G), publication year (2020), and organism type (rodent) were provided. The study title and abstract were not included, making it impossible to determine the specific research question, methodology, or findings.

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Exposure Information

A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 900 MHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 900 MHzPower lines50/60 Hz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Cite This Study
Azimzadeh M, Jelodar G (2020). Azimzadeh M, Jelodar G.
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@article{azimzadeh_m_jelodar_g_ce3146,
  author = {Azimzadeh M and Jelodar G},
  title = {Azimzadeh M, Jelodar G},
  year = {2020},
  doi = {10.1177/0748233720973143},
  
}
DOI: 10.1177/0748233720973143

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