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Cytogenetic studies in human cells exposed in vitro to GSM-900 MHz radiofrequency radiation using R-banded karyotyping.

No Effects Found

Bourthoumieu S, Joubert V, Marin B, Collin A, Leveque P, Terro F, Yardin C. · 2010

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This study found no genetic damage from 24-hour GSM radiation exposure at typical cell phone levels.

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Researchers exposed human cells to GSM-900 MHz radiation (the type used by 2G mobile phones) for 24 hours to see if it caused genetic damage. Using advanced chromosome analysis techniques, they found no evidence of DNA damage or chromosomal changes at a specific absorption rate of 0.25 W/kg. This study adds to the scientific debate about whether cell phone radiation can harm our genetic material.

Exposure Information

A logarithmic frequency spectrum from 10 Hz to 100 GHz showing where this study's 900 MHz exposure sits relative to common EMF sources.Where This Frequency Sits on the EMF SpectrumELFVLFLF / MFHF / VHFUHFSHFmm10 Hz100 GHzThis study: 900 MHzPower lines50/60 Hz5G mm28 GHzLogarithmic scale

The study examined exposure from: GSM-900 MHz Duration: 24 hours

Study Details

The objective of this study was to investigate whether exposure to radiofrequency radiation similar to that emitted by mobile phones of second-generation standard Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) induces genotoxic effects in cultured human cells.

The cytogenetic effects of GSM-900 MHz (GSM-900) RF radiation were investigated using R-banded karyo...

We found no direct cytogenetic effects of GSM-900 either 0 h or 24 h after exposure. To the best of ...

Cite This Study
Bourthoumieu S, Joubert V, Marin B, Collin A, Leveque P, Terro F, Yardin C. (2010). Cytogenetic studies in human cells exposed in vitro to GSM-900 MHz radiofrequency radiation using R-banded karyotyping. Radiat Res 174:712-718, 2010.
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@article{s_2010_cytogenetic_studies_in_human_2959,
  author = {Bourthoumieu S and Joubert V and Marin B and Collin A and Leveque P and Terro F and Yardin C.},
  title = {Cytogenetic studies in human cells exposed in vitro to GSM-900 MHz radiofrequency radiation using R-banded karyotyping.},
  year = {2010},
  
  url = {https://meridian.allenpress.com/radiation-research/article-abstract/174/6a/712/43037/Cytogenetic-Studies-in-Human-Cells-Exposed-In},
}

Quick Questions About This Study

No, a 2010 study found no chromosome damage in human cells exposed to GSM-900 MHz radiation for 24 hours. Researchers used advanced R-banded karyotyping to examine all possible chromosomal changes at 0.25 W/kg exposure levels, finding no genetic effects.
R-banded karyotyping is an advanced chromosome analysis technique that visualizes all chromosomal rearrangements, both numerical and structural. This 2010 study was the first to use this comprehensive method for testing GSM-900 MHz radiation effects on human cells.
Researchers exposed human cells to GSM-900 MHz radiation for 24 hours at 0.25 W/kg. They analyzed the cells immediately after exposure and again 24 hours later, finding no cytogenetic effects at either time point.
Based on this 2010 study, 0.25 W/kg SAR from GSM-900 MHz radiation showed no genetic damage to human cells during 24-hour exposure. The research found no chromosomal changes using the most comprehensive analysis method available.
This 2010 laboratory study found no genetic damage from 2G GSM-900 MHz radiation in human cells. Despite using the most thorough chromosome analysis technique available, researchers detected no DNA or chromosomal changes after 24-hour exposure.