Influence of electromagnetic field (1800 MHz) on lipid peroxidation in brain, blood, liver and kidney in rats.
Bodera P, Stankiewicz W, Antkowiak B, Paluch M, Kieliszek J, Sobiech J, Niemcewicz M. · 2015
View Original AbstractBrief cell phone-level radiation exposure caused measurable oxidative damage in rat brains and kidneys after just 75 minutes total.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed rats to 1800 MHz radiofrequency radiation (similar to cell phone signals) five times for 15 minutes each and measured oxidative damage in their organs. The EMF exposure increased lipid peroxidation (a marker of cellular damage from free radicals) in the brain, blood, and kidneys, particularly when combined with a pain medication. This suggests that even brief, repeated exposure to cell phone-level radiation may cause measurable oxidative stress in vital organs.
Why This Matters
This study adds to the growing body of evidence that radiofrequency radiation at levels similar to cell phones can trigger oxidative stress in living tissue. The 1800 MHz frequency used here sits squarely in the range of 2G cell phone networks, making these findings directly relevant to everyday exposure. What's particularly concerning is that the researchers found measurable damage after just five 15-minute exposures - far less than what most people experience daily through their phones, WiFi, and other wireless devices. The fact that the damage was most pronounced in the brain, blood, and kidneys points to systemic effects that could have long-term health implications. While the study authors describe the increases as 'slight,' any measurable oxidative damage from such brief exposures should raise questions about cumulative effects from years of daily use.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study. The study examined exposure from: 1800 MHz Duration: 5 times for 15 minutes
Study Details
The aim of this study is the evaluation of the influence of repeated (5 times for 15 min) exposure to electromagnetic field (EMF) of 1800 MHz frequency on tissue lipid peroxidation (LPO) both in normal and inflammatory state, combined with analgesic treatment.
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Show BibTeX
@article{p_2015_influence_of_electromagnetic_field_1915,
author = {Bodera P and Stankiewicz W and Antkowiak B and Paluch M and Kieliszek J and Sobiech J and Niemcewicz M.},
title = {Influence of electromagnetic field (1800 MHz) on lipid peroxidation in brain, blood, liver and kidney in rats.},
year = {2015},
url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26216313/},
}