Effects of acute and chronic exposure to both 900 MHz and 2100 MHz electromagnetic radiation on glutamate receptor signaling pathway.
Gökçek-Saraç Ç, Er H, Kencebay Manas C, Kantar Gok D, Özen Ş, Derin N · 2017
View Original AbstractHigher cell phone frequencies disrupt brain chemistry more than lower frequencies, with effects worsening over time.
Plain English Summary
Turkish researchers exposed rats to cell phone frequencies (900 MHz and 2100 MHz) for either one week or ten weeks and measured changes in brain enzymes involved in memory and learning. They found that longer exposure caused greater disruption to these critical brain pathways, and that the higher frequency (2100 MHz, used in 3G networks) caused more damage than the lower frequency (900 MHz, used in 2G networks).
Why This Matters
This study adds important evidence to our understanding of how wireless radiation affects brain function at the molecular level. The researchers examined enzymes in the hippocampus, the brain region critical for memory formation, and found that both exposure duration and frequency matter. What makes this particularly relevant is that 2100 MHz is commonly used in 3G networks, while 900 MHz represents older 2G technology. The finding that higher frequencies cause greater disruption aligns with concerns about 5G and newer wireless technologies operating at even higher frequencies. The reality is that we're conducting a massive experiment with our brains every time we use wireless devices, and studies like this demonstrate measurable biological changes are occurring. While the researchers didn't specify exact exposure levels, the consistent pattern of frequency-dependent and time-dependent effects suggests our daily wireless exposure deserves serious consideration.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900 and 2100 MHz RF-EMR Duration: 2 h/day for acute (1 week)(900MHz) or chronic (10 weeks) (2100 MHz)
Study Details
To demonstrate the molecular effects of acute and chronic exposure to both 900 and 2100 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF-EMR) on the hippocampal level/activity of some of the enzymes – including PKA, CaMKIIα, CREB, and p44/42 MAPK – from N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR)-related signaling pathways.
Rats were divided into the following groups: sham rats, and rats exposed to 900 and 2100 MHz RF-EMR ...
The obtained results revealed that the hippocampal level/activity of selected enzymes was significan...
The present study provides experimental evidence that both exposure duration (1 week versus 10 weeks) and different carrier frequencies (900 vs. 2100 MHz) had different effects on the protein expression of hippocampus in Wistar rats, which might encourage further research on protection against RF-EMR exposure.
Show BibTeX
@article{c_2017_effects_of_acute_and_1494,
author = {Gökçek-Saraç Ç and Er H and Kencebay Manas C and Kantar Gok D and Özen Ş and Derin N},
title = {Effects of acute and chronic exposure to both 900 MHz and 2100 MHz electromagnetic radiation on glutamate receptor signaling pathway.},
year = {2017},
doi = {10.1080/09553002.2017.1337279},
url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09553002.2017.1337279?scroll=top&needAccess=true},
}