Evidence of oxidative stress after continuous exposure to Wi-Fi radiation in rat model.
Kamali K, Taravati A, Sayyadi S, Gharib FZ, Maftoon H. · 2018
View Original AbstractTen weeks of continuous Wi-Fi exposure significantly weakened rats' cellular antioxidant defenses, the same protective systems humans rely on.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to Wi-Fi radiation (2.45 GHz) continuously for 10 weeks to study its effects on cellular defense systems. They found that Wi-Fi exposure significantly weakened the animals' antioxidant defenses, reducing the activity of key protective enzymes that normally protect cells from damage. This suggests that chronic Wi-Fi exposure may compromise the body's natural ability to defend against cellular stress.
Why This Matters
This study adds to mounting evidence that Wi-Fi radiation can disrupt fundamental cellular processes, specifically the antioxidant defense systems that protect our cells from damage. The continuous 24-hour exposure for 10 weeks mirrors how many of us live today with Wi-Fi routers broadcasting in our homes around the clock. What makes this research particularly concerning is that it demonstrates measurable biological effects from the same 2.45 GHz frequency used by standard home Wi-Fi networks. The weakening of antioxidant enzymes like catalase and superoxide dismutase suggests our cells may struggle to maintain normal protective functions under chronic RF exposure. While this is animal research, it aligns with other studies showing oxidative stress from wireless radiation and reinforces why reducing unnecessary EMF exposure in your living spaces makes biological sense.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 2.45 GHz Duration: 24 h/day for 10 consecutive weeks
Study Details
we aimed to continuously subject rats in the experimental group to radiofrequency (RF) radiation emitted from a commercially available Wi-Fi device.
Male Wister rats were exposed to 2.45 GHz RF radiation emitted from a Wi-Fi for 24 h/day for 10 cons...
In the Wi-Fi exposed group, a significant decrease was detected in total antioxidant capacity of pla...
According to the results, oxidative defense system in rats exposed to Wi-Fi signal was significantly affected compared to the control group. Further studies are needed to better understand the possible biological mechanisms of EMR emitted from Wi-Fi device and relevant outcomes.
Show BibTeX
@article{k_2018_evidence_of_oxidative_stress_1654,
author = {Kamali K and Taravati A and Sayyadi S and Gharib FZ and Maftoon H.},
title = {Evidence of oxidative stress after continuous exposure to Wi-Fi radiation in rat model.},
year = {2018},
doi = {10.1007/s11356-018-3482-0},
url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-018-3482-0?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorAssignedToIssue&utm_source=ArticleAuthorAssignedToIssue&utm_medium=email&utm_content=AA_en_06082018&ArticleAuthorAssignedToIssue_20181206&error=cookies_not_supported&error=cookies_not_supported&code=fa893c85-8b25-4a2d-84f4-6cba81ab2676&code=62a91bb2-48d9-4b58-baae-4d771ba6ff9b},
}