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Effect of amplitude-modulated radio frequency radiation on cholinergic system of developing rats.
Kunjilwar KK, Behari J · 1993
View Original AbstractLong-term RF radiation exposure significantly disrupted brain chemistry in developing rats, suggesting heightened vulnerability during critical growth periods.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed developing rats to radio frequency radiation at 147 MHz and lower frequencies for 3 hours daily over 30-35 days to study effects on the brain's cholinergic system, which is crucial for memory and learning. They found a significant decrease in acetylcholine esterase activity, an enzyme that helps regulate brain communication. This suggests that prolonged RF exposure during brain development may disrupt normal neurological function.
Study Details
The aim of this study is to investigate Effect of amplitude-modulated radio frequency radiation on cholinergic system of developing rats.
We examined the effect of long-term exposure to radio frequency radiation 147 MHz and its sub-harmon...
A significant decrease in acetylcholine esterase activity was found in exposed rats as compared to t...
A short-term exposure did not have any significant effect on AChE activity.
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@article{kk_1993_effect_of_amplitudemodulated_radio_3161,
author = {Kunjilwar KK and Behari J},
title = {Effect of amplitude-modulated radio frequency radiation on cholinergic system of developing rats.},
year = {1993},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8431780/},
}