Exposure to Radiofrequency Induces Synaptic Dysfunction in Cortical Neurons Causing Learning and Memory Alteration in Early Postnatal Mice.
This animal study examined 1850 MHz RF-EMF exposure (SAR 4.0 W/kg) in early postnatal mice and assessed synaptic and behavioral outcomes. The abstract reports reductions in dendritic spine maturation markers, decreases in PSD-95 puncta, inhibited neurite outgrowth, and downregulation of synapse-related genes in exposed mice. Behavioral testing (Morris water maze) reportedly showed altered spatial learning and memory after 4 weeks of daily exposure.
Key points
- The study used 1850 MHz RF-EMF exposure at a reported SAR of 4.0 W/kg in postnatal day 28 mice.
- After 4 weeks of daily exposure, the abstract reports fewer mushroom-shaped dendritic spines in the prefrontal cortex.
- Over 9 days of exposure, the abstract reports a gradual decrease in PSD-95 puncta and inhibited neurite outgrowth in developing cortical neurons.
- The abstract reports reduced expression of synapse-formation-related genes in the cerebral cortex of exposed mice.
- Morris water maze testing reportedly indicated altered spatial learning and memory after the 4-week exposure period.
- The authors frame the findings as suggesting potential developmental neurobiological disruption from RF-EMF exposure during childhood.
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