Research on the Correlation between BDNF Val76Met Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Changes of Cognitive Function in Rats Induced by Microwave Radiation
Zhang M, Wang Y, Zou Y, Zhi W, Zhao X, Niu J, Du L, Ma L, Wang L · 2025
Insufficient information to determine key finding.
Plain English Summary
This study examined the relationship between BDNF Val76Met polymorphism and susceptibility to cognitive changes induced by microwave radiation exposure in rats. The research investigated whether genetic variation in brain-derived neurotrophic factor influences vulnerability to microwave radiation-related cognitive effects.
Why This Matters
BDNF is a protein important for neuroplasticity and cognitive function; polymorphisms in BDNF genes may influence individual susceptibility to environmental stressors. This study represents an animal model approach to investigating potential genetic factors in microwave radiation susceptibility.
Exposure Information
Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.
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@article{zhang_m_wang_y_zou_y_zhi_w_zhao_x_niu_j_du_l_ma_l_wang_l_ce3584,
author = {Zhang M and Wang Y and Zou Y and Zhi W and Zhao X and Niu J and Du L and Ma L and Wang L},
title = {Research on the Correlation between BDNF Val76Met Polymorphism and Susceptibility to Changes of Cognitive Function in Rats Induced by Microwave Radiation},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.1038/s41586-025-09962-4},
}