Effect of long-term exposure of mice to 900 MHz GSM radiation on experimental cutaneous candidiasis.
Bayat M, Hemati S, Soleimani-Estyar R, Shahin-Jafari A. · 2017
View Original AbstractDaily cell phone radiation exposure weakened mice's immune systems, making them more susceptible to dangerous infections.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed mice to 900 MHz cell phone radiation for 6 hours daily over several weeks, then infected them with a common fungal pathogen (Candida) to test their immune response. The radiation-exposed mice showed delayed wound healing, higher infection levels in their skin, and increased susceptibility to life-threatening systemic infections. This suggests that chronic exposure to cell phone frequencies may weaken the immune system's ability to fight off infections.
Why This Matters
This study adds to growing evidence that radiofrequency radiation can compromise immune function, with potentially serious real-world implications. The 900 MHz frequency used here is identical to what many GSM cell phones emit, and while the 6-hour daily exposure seems high, it's not unrealistic for heavy phone users when you factor in proximity to cell towers, WiFi routers, and other wireless devices throughout the day. What makes this research particularly concerning is that it demonstrates not just immune suppression, but increased mortality from infections. The science demonstrates that EMF exposure may leave us more vulnerable to pathogens we normally handle without difficulty. This isn't just about feeling tired or getting headaches - it's about fundamental immune competence.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 900 MHz Duration: 6 h per day and 7 d per week
Study Details
The current study was aimed to survey the effects of long-term 900 MHz microwave exposure of mice on experimentally induced cutaneous candidiasis.
Forty inbred, male, BALB/c mice were randomly divided into four groups. Cutaneous lesions with Candi...
900 MHz microwave exposed mice had 1.5 day and 3.7 day delays on wound healing in stages two. Live C...
In collection, long-term 900 MHz radiation exposure of mice led to longevity of skin wounds and susceptibility of the animals to systemic challenge and higher incidences of microorganisms in internal tissues.
Show BibTeX
@article{m_2017_effect_of_longterm_exposure_1889,
author = {Bayat M and Hemati S and Soleimani-Estyar R and Shahin-Jafari A.},
title = {Effect of long-term exposure of mice to 900 MHz GSM radiation on experimental cutaneous candidiasis.},
year = {2017},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X15003095},
}