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Aneuploidy studies in human cells exposed in vitro to GSM-900 MHz radiofrequency radiation using FISH.

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Bourthoumieu S, Terro F, Leveque P, Collin A, Joubert V, Yardin C. · 2011

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Cell phone radiation up to 4 W/kg showed no chromosome damage in lab cells, though this tests only one type of genetic effect.

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Researchers exposed human cells to GSM-900 MHz cell phone radiation for 24 hours at various power levels to see if it caused aneuploidy (abnormal chromosome numbers that can lead to genetic disorders). They found no significant changes in chromosome structure even at the highest exposure level of 4 W/kg. This suggests that cell phone radiation at these levels does not cause this particular type of genetic damage in laboratory conditions.

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 then to investigate whether the exposure to RF (radiofrequency) radiation similar to that emitted by mobile phones of a second generation standard, i.e., Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) may induce aneuploidy in cultured human cells.

The potential induction of genomic instability by GSM-900 MHz radiofrequency (GSM-900) was investiga...

No significant change in the rate of aneuploidy of chromosomes 11 and 17 was found following exposur...

Our study did not show any in vitro aneuploidogenic effect of GSM using FISH and is not in agreement with the results of previous research.

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Bourthoumieu S, Terro F, Leveque P, Collin A, Joubert V, Yardin C. (2011). Aneuploidy studies in human cells exposed in vitro to GSM-900 MHz radiofrequency radiation using FISH. Int J Radiat Biol 87:400-408, 2011.
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@article{s_2011_aneuploidy_studies_in_human_2960,
  author = {Bourthoumieu S and Terro F and Leveque P and Collin A and Joubert V and Yardin C.},
  title = {Aneuploidy studies in human cells exposed in vitro to GSM-900 MHz radiofrequency radiation using FISH.},
  year = {2011},
  doi = {10.3109/09553002.2011.542543},
  url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09553002.2011.542543},
}
DOI: 10.3109/09553002.2011.542543

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Quick Questions About This Study

No, a 2011 study found that GSM-900 MHz cell phone radiation did not cause aneuploidy (abnormal chromosome numbers) in human cells. Researchers exposed cells for 24 hours at power levels up to 4 W/kg and found no significant changes in chromosome structure.
Research using GSM-900 MHz frequencies showed no chromosome damage after 24-hour continuous exposure. The study examined chromosomes 11 and 17 specifically and found no increase in aneuploidy rates, even at the highest tested power level of 4 W/kg.
Aneuploidy is when cells have abnormal numbers of chromosomes, which can lead to genetic disorders. A 2011 study found that GSM-900 MHz cell phone radiation does not cause aneuploidy in human cells, even at high exposure levels.
According to laboratory research, exposure to GSM-900 MHz radiation at 4 W/kg for 24 hours did not cause chromosome abnormalities in human cells. This power level is significantly higher than typical cell phone usage, suggesting no chromosome damage risk.
FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) testing revealed no chromosome damage from GSM-900 MHz cell phone radiation. The 2011 study used this precise technique to examine chromosomes 11 and 17 and found no significant effects from 24-hour exposure.