GFAP expression in the rat brain following sub-chronic exposure to a 900 MHz electromagnetic field signal med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the neurological system: astroglial activation (GFAP expression)

Exposure

• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• effects on the neurological system: GFAP expression (immunocytochemistry; semiquantitative measurement)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Health and Radiofrequencies Foundation (La Fondation Santé et Radiofréquences), France
• Ministère de l'Ecologie, de l'Énergie, du Développement Durable et de la Mer (Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development, and Sea), France

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