The effect of radiofrequency radiation on DNA and lipid damage in non-pregnant and pregnant rabbits and their newborns med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the neurological system: lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in the brain

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage in the brain (see "effects on the neurological system")
• effects on the neurological system: lipid peroxidation (malondialdehyde content via thiobarbituric acid reactive substances; spectrophotometry) and DNA damage (8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine measurement, HPLC) in the brain
• thermoregulation: rectal temperature
• body weight of dams and newborns

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Gazi University Research Foundation, Turkey

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