Whole body exposure to 2.4 GHz WIFI signals: effects on cognitive impairment in adult triple transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease (3xTg-AD).
Banaceur S, Banasr S, Sakly M, Abdelmelek H. · 2013
View Original AbstractWiFi exposure improved memory in Alzheimer's mice, suggesting RF radiation effects depend heavily on biological context and health status.
Plain English Summary
Researchers exposed mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms to WiFi signals (2.4 GHz) for two hours daily over a month at levels similar to cell phone exposure. Surprisingly, the WiFi exposure actually improved cognitive performance and memory in the Alzheimer's mice compared to unexposed mice. This unexpected finding suggests radiofrequency radiation might have therapeutic potential for certain brain conditions, though the mechanism remains unclear.
Why This Matters
This study presents one of the most surprising findings in EMF research - that WiFi exposure might actually benefit cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease models. The exposure level (SAR 1.6 W/kg) is within the range of typical cell phone use, making these results particularly intriguing for real-world applications. However, this single positive finding shouldn't overshadow the broader body of research documenting cognitive impairments from RF exposure in healthy subjects. The reality is that EMF effects appear highly dependent on biological context, exposure parameters, and individual health status. What this means for you is that EMF research continues to reveal complex, sometimes contradictory effects that defy simple explanations. While this study might suggest therapeutic applications, it doesn't change the precautionary approach recommended for general EMF exposure, especially given the weight of evidence showing harmful effects in other contexts.
Exposure Details
- SAR
- 1.6 W/kg
- Source/Device
- 2.40 GHz
- Exposure Duration
- Two hours per day during one month
Exposure Context
This study used 1.6 W/kg for SAR (device absorption):
- 4x above the Building Biology guideline of 0.4 W/kg
Building Biology guidelines are practitioner-based limits from real-world assessments. BioInitiative Report recommendations are based on peer-reviewed science. Check Your Exposure to compare your own measurements.
Where This Falls on the Concern Scale
Study Details
The present investigation aimed at evaluating the effects of long-term exposure to WIFI type radiofrequency (RF) signals (2.40 GHz), two hours per day during one month at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.60 W/kg.
The effects of RF exposure were studied on wildtype mice and triple transgenic mice (3xTg-AD) destin...
Our data demonstrate for the first time that RF improves cognitive behavior of 3xTg-AD mice.
We conclude that RF exposure may represent an effective memory-enhancing approach in Alzheimer's disease.
Show BibTeX
@article{s_2013_whole_body_exposure_to_841,
author = {Banaceur S and Banasr S and Sakly M and Abdelmelek H.},
title = {Whole body exposure to 2.4 GHz WIFI signals: effects on cognitive impairment in adult triple transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease (3xTg-AD).},
year = {2013},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0166432812007437},
}