Review of the evidence on the influence of Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz radiation on oxidative stress and its possible relationship with Alzheimer’s disease
Laván D, Argüelles N, Lluncor A, Huaman D, Moyano J, Ubillus J, Peña M, Paredes M, Hernández I, Guerra A, De La Cruz-Vargas J, Cruz V · 2025
The study found that prolonged exposure to Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz radiation could exacerbate modification of key neurodegeneration genes such as GSK3B and APOE.
Plain English Summary
The researchers indirectly analyzed the relationship between oxidative-stress-responsive genes after Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz exposure and genes linked to Alzheimer’s disease. They reported that prolonged exposure to this radiation could worsen the modification of key neurodegeneration genes such as GSK3B and APOE. The authors note that the link between wireless systems and Alzheimer’s disease remains inconclusive and requires further research.
Why This Matters
The authors state that there is currently no scientific consensus on whether 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi plays a crucial role in Alzheimer’s disease via oxidative stress. They emphasize that Alzheimer’s disease is multifactorial, arising from genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The paper cautions that the association should not be considered an established fact until solid and consistent evidence is available.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{lavn_d_argelles_n_lluncor_a_huaman_d_moyano_j_ubillus_j_pea_m_paredes_m_hernndez_i_guerra_a_de_la_cruz_vargas_j_cruz_v_ce4822,
author = {Laván D and Argüelles N and Lluncor A and Huaman D and Moyano J and Ubillus J and Peña M and Paredes M and Hernández I and Guerra A and De La Cruz-Vargas J and Cruz V},
title = {Review of the evidence on the influence of Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz radiation on oxidative stress and its possible relationship with Alzheimer’s disease},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.3389/fneur.2025.1616435},
}