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Effects of radiofrequency field from 5G communications on the spatial memory and emotionality in mice

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Authors not listed · 2024

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5G frequency radiation caused depression-like behavior in mice by killing neurons in the brain's emotional center.

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Researchers exposed adult male mice to 4.9 GHz radiofrequency radiation, one of the frequencies used in 5G networks. While anxiety levels and spatial memory remained unchanged, the mice developed depression-like behaviors. Brain analysis revealed significant neuron loss and cell death in the amygdala, the brain region that processes emotions.

Why This Matters

This study adds to growing concerns about 5G's biological effects by demonstrating that even without changes to memory or anxiety, 4.9 GHz exposure can trigger depression-like behaviors through actual brain cell death. The finding that neurons died specifically in the amygdala-our emotional processing center-suggests 5G frequencies may target particular brain regions differently than older wireless technologies. What makes this particularly relevant is that 4.9 GHz sits within the mid-band spectrum that 5G networks actively use for broader coverage. Unlike laboratory studies using unrealistic exposure levels, this research examined a frequency your phone might actually emit when connecting to 5G towers. The science demonstrates that even when cognitive functions appear unaffected, emotional regulation can still suffer measurable harm.

Exposure Information

A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 4.9 GHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 4.9 GHzPower lines50/60 HzCell phones~1 GHz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

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Unknown (2024). Effects of radiofrequency field from 5G communications on the spatial memory and emotionality in mice.
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@article{effects_of_radiofrequency_field_from_5g_communications_on_the_spatial_memory_and_emotionality_in_mice_ce3450,
  author = {Unknown},
  title = {Effects of radiofrequency field from 5G communications on the spatial memory and emotionality in mice},
  year = {2024},
  doi = {10.1080/09603123.2022.2149708},
  
}
DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2149708PubMed: 36413628

Quick Questions About This Study

Yes, mice exposed to 4.9 GHz radiofrequency radiation developed depression-like behaviors in laboratory tests. This frequency is actively used in 5G networks for mid-band coverage and caused measurable changes in emotional behavior without affecting memory or anxiety levels.
The amygdala showed significant neuron loss and increased cell death after 4.9 GHz exposure, while the hippocampus remained unaffected. The amygdala processes emotions and fear responses, which may explain why depression-like behaviors developed without memory problems.
Research shows 4.9 GHz radiation, a 5G mid-band frequency, significantly reduced neuron numbers in the amygdala through a cell death process called pyroptosis. This neuronal loss correlated with the development of depression-like behaviors in exposed animals.
No, spatial memory ability and anxiety-like behaviors remained unchanged in mice exposed to 4.9 GHz radiation. However, depression-like behaviors developed, suggesting this 5G frequency selectively affects emotional processing rather than cognitive or fear responses.
Pyroptosis is an inflammatory form of programmed cell death that increased significantly in the amygdala after 4.9 GHz exposure. Unlike normal cell death, pyroptosis triggers inflammation and may contribute to the depression-like behaviors observed in this study.