Effects of GSM modulated radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation on permeability of blood-brain barrier in male & female rats.
Sırav B, Seyhan N · 2015
View Original AbstractJust 20 minutes of cell phone radiation increased brain barrier permeability in rats, potentially allowing toxins easier access to brain tissue.
Plain English Summary
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.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that cell phone radiation can breach the blood-brain barrier, your brain's critical defense system that normally keeps toxins and pathogens from entering brain tissue. What makes this research particularly significant is that it demonstrates effects from just 20 minutes of exposure at the same frequencies used by GSM cell phones worldwide. The gender differences observed here align with other research showing that biological responses to EMF can vary between males and females, possibly due to hormonal and physiological differences. The blood-brain barrier findings are especially concerning because this protective mechanism is essential for brain health. When it becomes more permeable, potentially harmful substances that would normally be blocked can enter the brain. While this was an animal study, the implications for human health warrant serious consideration given how closely we hold our phones to our heads during calls.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900MHz and 1800MHz Duration: 20 min
Study Details
With the increased use of mobile phones, their biological and health effects have become more important. Usage of mobile phones near the head increases the possibility of effects on brain tissue. This study was designed to investigate the possible effects of pulse modulated 900MHz and 1800MHz radio-frequency radiation on the permeability of blood-brain barrier of rats.
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Show BibTeX
@article{b_2015_effects_of_gsm_modulated_2604,
author = {Sırav B and Seyhan N},
title = {Effects of GSM modulated radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation on permeability of blood-brain barrier in male & female rats.},
year = {2015},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26723545/},
}