The effect of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation of a 3G mobile phone on the parotid gland of rats.
Aydogan F, Unlu I, Aydin E, Yumusak N, Devrim E, Samim EE, Ozgur E, Unsal V, Tomruk A, Ozturk GG, Seyhan N. · 2014
View Original Abstract3G phone radiation damaged salivary glands in rats after daily exposure, with worse effects from longer exposure periods.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to 3G mobile phone radiation (2100 MHz) for 6 hours daily and found significant damage to their parotid glands (the saliva-producing glands near your ears). The damage included changes to cell structure, blood vessels, and cellular components, with more severe effects after longer exposure periods (40 days versus 10 days). This matters because the parotid glands are located exactly where you hold your phone during calls.
Why This Matters
This study provides compelling evidence that 3G radiation can damage salivary glands at the exact location where phones are typically held during calls. The parotid glands sit right next to your ear, making this research particularly relevant for understanding real-world phone use risks. What makes this study significant is the dose-response relationship the researchers found - longer exposure periods produced more severe tissue damage, suggesting cumulative effects from regular phone use. The science demonstrates that even without knowing the exact radiation levels, the biological effects were clear and measurable. While we can't directly extrapolate from rat studies to humans, the anatomical similarities and proximity of exposure make these findings worth serious consideration for anyone who regularly holds their phone to their head.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2100 MHz Duration: 6 hours/day, 5 days/week, for 10 or 40 days, respectively
Study Details
We aimed to evaluate the effect of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation on the parotid gland of rats in short and relatively long terms.
Thirty Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups. Groups A and B served as the control groups...
Although there were no histopathological changes in the control groups except for two animals in gro...
he parotid gland of rats showed numerous histopathological changes after exposure to 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation, both in the short and relatively long terms. Increased exposure duration led to an increase in the histopathological changes.
Show BibTeX
@article{f_2014_the_effect_of_2100_1859,
author = {Aydogan F and Unlu I and Aydin E and Yumusak N and Devrim E and Samim EE and Ozgur E and Unsal V and Tomruk A and Ozturk GG and Seyhan N.},
title = {The effect of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation of a 3G mobile phone on the parotid gland of rats.},
year = {2014},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25456509/},
}