Comparison of cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of plutonium-239 alpha particles and mobile phone GSM 900 radiation in the Allium cepa test.
Pesnya DS, Romanovsky AV. · 2013
View Original AbstractCell phone radiation for 9 hours caused genetic damage comparable to plutonium exposure, with unique abnormalities increasing over time.
Plain English Summary
Russian researchers compared the genetic damage caused by cell phone radiation (GSM 900 MHz) to that from plutonium-239, one of the most dangerous radioactive materials known. They exposed onion root cells to mobile phone radiation for 3 and 9 hours, then analyzed DNA damage and cellular abnormalities. The study found that cell phone radiation caused significant genetic damage similar to plutonium exposure, with effects increasing over time.
Why This Matters
This research represents one of the most striking demonstrations of mobile phone radiation's biological effects to date. The fact that researchers found it scientifically valid to compare GSM radiation to plutonium-239 - a highly toxic radioactive material - speaks volumes about the severity of the observed genetic damage. The study revealed that 9 hours of mobile phone exposure produced unique cellular abnormalities not seen even with plutonium exposure, including polyploid cells and other chromosomal disruptions. What makes this particularly concerning is that many people exceed 9 hours of cumulative phone exposure daily when considering calls, texting, and proximity to the device. The researchers specifically noted the 'time-dependent manner' of the damage, meaning longer exposures caused progressively more genetic harm. While this study used plant cells, the fundamental DNA damage mechanisms are remarkably similar across species, making these findings relevant to human health concerns.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: GSM 900 MHz Duration: 0 (sham), 3 and 9h
Study Details
The goal of this study was to compare the cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of plutonium-239 alpha particles and GSM 900 modulated mobile phone (model Sony Ericsson K550i) radiation in the Allium cepa test.
Three groups of bulbs were exposed to mobile phone radiation during 0 (sham), 3 and 9h. A positive ...
Exposure to alpha-radiation from plutonium-239 and exposure to modulated radiation from mobile phone...
Show BibTeX
@article{ds_2013_comparison_of_cytotoxic_and_2522,
author = {Pesnya DS and Romanovsky AV.},
title = {Comparison of cytotoxic and genotoxic effects of plutonium-239 alpha particles and mobile phone GSM 900 radiation in the Allium cepa test.},
year = {2013},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23059817/},
}