The influence of Wi-Fi on the mesonephros in the 9-day-old chicken embryo
This animal study examined continual 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi exposure (200–500 μW/m²) during 9 days of chicken embryo incubation and assessed the mesonephros at day 9. The authors report no adverse effects on general mesonephros development, but describe moderate degenerative changes and vascular congestion without inflammatory infiltrate. They also report significantly increased apoptotic and proliferating cells and up-regulation of caspase‑1 gene expression, interpreted as disruption of regulatory processes during development.
Key points
- The study used a chicken embryo model and evaluated the mesonephros at day 9 of incubation.
- Exposure was continual 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi radiation with a reported power density of 200–500 μW/m² for 9 days.
- General mesonephros development was reported as not adversely affected.
- Moderate diffuse degenerative changes were reported in developing mesonephric corpuscles and tubules.
- Congested blood vessels were observed in the interstitium, with no inflammatory infiltrate noted.
- The Wi‑Fi group reportedly had significantly more apoptotic and proliferating cells.
- Caspase‑1 gene expression was significantly up-regulated in the exposed group.
- The authors conclude the exposure can disrupt regulatory processes relevant to tissue and organ development.
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