Gautam R, Jha N, Tomar AK, Nirala JP, Arora T, Rajamani P
Authors not listed · 2025
35.5 GHz millimeter waves used in 5G technology damaged sperm and caused DNA damage in rat studies.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed male rats to 35.5 GHz millimeter waves (used in 5G technology) for 2 hours daily over 60 days. The radiation significantly reduced sperm count and viability, caused DNA damage in testicular tissue, and increased oxidative stress markers. This study raises concerns about potential reproductive health effects from chronic exposure to 5G frequencies.
Why This Matters
This research provides some of the first evidence that 35.5 GHz frequencies-a key component of 5G networks-may harm male fertility through oxidative damage mechanisms. The science demonstrates clear biological effects at the cellular level: reduced sperm viability, increased DNA damage, and depleted antioxidant defenses in testicular tissue. What makes this particularly relevant is that 35.5 GHz sits squarely within the millimeter wave spectrum that 5G networks use for high-speed data transmission. While the 2-hour daily exposure in this study may seem high, consider that 5G infrastructure is designed for ubiquitous coverage, meaning chronic low-level exposure could become the norm for millions of people. The reality is that we're deploying this technology faster than we're studying its biological effects, despite mounting evidence that these frequencies can penetrate tissue and disrupt cellular function.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
Show BibTeX
@article{gautam_r_jha_n_tomar_ak_nirala_jp_arora_t_rajamani_p_ce2382,
author = {Unknown},
title = {Gautam R, Jha N, Tomar AK, Nirala JP, Arora T, Rajamani P},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1111/andr.70107},
}