Effects of 900-MHz radiation on the hippocampus and cerebellum of adult rats and attenuation of such effects by folic acid and Boswellia sacra
Authors not listed · 2017
Exposure to 900-MHz EMF significantly decreased pyramidal, granular, and Purkinje cell numbers in male Wistar rat hippocampus and cerebellum, while folic acid and Boswellia sacra attenuated this loss.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male Wistar rats to 900-MHz EMF for 21 days (60 minutes per day) while a control group received no exposure. EMF exposure caused a significant reduction in pyramidal and granular cells in the hippocampus and Purkinje cells in the cerebellum compared with the other groups. Treatment with folic acid or Boswellia sacra prevented this neuronal loss, resulting in cell counts similar to unexposed controls.
Why This Matters
The study aimed to assess how 900-MHz EMF from mobile phones affects specific hippocampal regions and the cerebellum, and whether antioxidants can protect against such effects. The authors suggest that their findings may add to the body of research on 900-MHz EMF exposure.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{effects_of_900_mhz_radiation_on_the_hippocampus_and_cerebellum_of_adult_rats_and_attenuation_of_such_effects_by_folic_acid_and_boswellia_sacra_ce2461,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Effects of 900-MHz radiation on the hippocampus and cerebellum of adult rats and attenuation of such effects by folic acid and Boswellia sacra},
year = {2017},
doi = {10.1016/j.jmau.2017.09.003},
}