Effect of 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation on the Inner Ear: A Histopathological Study on 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation and Cochlea
Authors not listed · 2024
Auditory brainstem response thresholds increased significantly at 5 V/m and above, and apoptotic cell differences were significant at 10 V/m and 15 V/m.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed twelve pregnant rats and their male newborns to Wi-Fi frequencies at electric field values of 0.6, 1.9, 5, 10, and 15 V/m during gestation and 45 days after birth. Auditory brainstem response testing was performed before exposure and sacrification. Cochlear histopathological examination used immunohistochemistry for caspase-3, caspase-9, and TUNEL staining. Auditory thresholds increased significantly at 5 V/m and above, while apoptotic cell markers showed significant differences at 10 V/m and 15 V/m. All apoptotic indicators increased with electric field magnitude, with caspase-9 showing the strongest effect.
Why This Matters
The study aimed to determine low dose-dependent adverse effects of 2.45 GHz microwave exposure on the cochlea. Caspase-3, caspase-9, and TUNEL-stained cell densities increased directly with increasing electric field and power values. The researchers concluded that apoptosis and immune activity in the cochlea depend on electric field and power value. They also concluded that even at low doses, the electromagnetic field in Wi-Fi frequency damages the inner ear and causes apoptosis.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{effect_of_245_ghz_microwave_radiation_on_the_inner_ear_a_histopathological_study_on_245_ghz_microwave_radiation_and_cochlea_ce3515,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Effect of 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation on the Inner Ear: A Histopathological Study on 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation and Cochlea},
year = {2024},
doi = {10.5152/iao.2024.231142},
}