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Histopathological, immunohistochemical, and stereological analysis of the effect of Gingko biloba (Egb761) on the hippocampus of rats exposed to long-term cellphone radiation.

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Gevrek F. · 2017

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Cellphone radiation at typical usage levels damaged memory-critical brain cells in rats after just one month of exposure.

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Researchers exposed rats to cellphone radiation levels similar to human phone calls for one month. The radiation damaged the hippocampus brain region responsible for memory by killing brain cells. Ginkgo biloba extract significantly reduced this damage, suggesting potential protection against EMF harm.

Why This Matters

This study adds to the mounting evidence that cellphone radiation can damage critical brain structures at exposure levels we encounter daily. The SAR level of 0.96 W/kg falls well within the range of typical cellphone use, making these findings directly relevant to human health concerns. What makes this research particularly significant is its focus on the hippocampus, which sits close to where we hold our phones and plays a vital role in memory formation and cognitive function. The protective effects of Ginkgo biloba are intriguing, though readers should understand this doesn't mean the herb makes cellphone radiation safe. The reality is that prevention through reduced exposure remains the most reliable protection strategy, as we cannot depend on supplements to counteract ongoing cellular damage from chronic EMF exposure.

Exposure Details

SAR
0.96 W/kg
Exposure Duration
One month

Exposure Context

This study used 0.96 W/kg for SAR (device absorption):

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Where This Falls on the Concern Scale

Study Exposure Level in ContextStudy Exposure Level in ContextThis study: 0.96 W/kgExtreme Concern - 0.1 W/kgFCC Limit - 1.6 W/kgEffects observed in the Extreme Concern rangeFCC limit is 2x higher than this level

Study Details

The effects of cellphone EMR exposure on the hippocampus of rats and the possible counteractive effects of Ginkgo biloba (Egb761) were aimed to investigate.

Rats were divided into three groups: Control, EMR, and EMR+Egb761. The EMR and EMR+Egb761 groups wer...

An increase in apoptotic proteins (Bax, Acas-3) and a decrease in anti-apoptotic protein (Bcl-2) imm...

In conclusion, chronic cellphone EMR exposure may affect hippocampal cell viability, and Egb761 may be used to mitigate some of the deleterious effects.

Cite This Study
Gevrek F. (2017). Histopathological, immunohistochemical, and stereological analysis of the effect of Gingko biloba (Egb761) on the hippocampus of rats exposed to long-term cellphone radiation. Histol Histopathol. 2017 Nov 9:11943.
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@article{f._2017_histopathological_immunohistochemical_and_stereological_999,
  author = {Gevrek F.},
  title = {Histopathological, immunohistochemical, and stereological analysis of the effect of Gingko biloba (Egb761) on the hippocampus of rats exposed to long-term cellphone radiation.},
  year = {2017},
  
  url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29120031/},
}
PubMed: 29120031

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Quick Questions About This Study

Yes, Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb761) significantly protected rat hippocampus cells from cell phone radiation damage. The 2017 study found EGb761 reduced cell death markers and increased protective proteins, suggesting this herbal supplement may help mitigate EMF-induced brain damage in the memory center.
Yes, one month of cell phone radiation exposure killed hippocampal brain cells in rats. The study found increased cell death proteins (Bax, Acas-3), decreased protective proteins (Bcl-2), and reduced total granule and pyramidal cell counts in the hippocampus memory region.
Cell phone radiation increases harmful proteins Bax and Acas-3 while decreasing protective protein Bcl-2 in hippocampus cells. These protein changes signal cell death and damage in the brain's memory center, according to the 2017 rat study by Gevrek.
Cell phone radiation damaged hippocampus memory cells after just one month of exposure in rats. The study used radiation levels similar to human phone calls, showing chronic exposure can kill brain cells and reduce total viable cell numbers in this critical memory region.
Chronic cell phone radiation damages both granule cells and pyramidal cells in the hippocampus. The 2017 study found reduced total counts of these essential memory-processing neurons after one month of EMF exposure, indicating widespread cellular damage in this brain region.