THERMAL AND BIOCHEMICAL EFFECTS OF LOW LEVEL ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION ON RAT BRAINS AND BODIES

Authors

  • Huriye Senay Kiziltan Department of Radiation Oncology, Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Ali Hikmet Eriş Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vatan Caddesi 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Ayşe Güneş Bayır Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vatan Caddesi 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Metin Trabzon Department of Pediatry, Ministry of Health Okmeydani Hospital 34385 Okmeydanı, Istanbul, Turkey;
  • Hasan Bülent Yağcı Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, 34469 Maslak, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Özgür Taşpınar Teoman Aydın Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract

Aim: The detrimental effects of low level electromagnetic radiations to brain are known. However, scientific proof has not yet been fully carried out. Therefore, we have initiated a study which shows the effect of 900 MHz cell phone on rats brains, where thermographic images, serotonin and glutamate levels were examined for low level electromagnetic radiation treated rats. Method: The study was performed at Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, for 10 rats in 2012. Blood samples and thermal camera images of rats were taken pre- and post- low level electromagnetic radiations eposure. The control group consists of rats whose blood samples and thermal images were taken before the application. Low level electromagnetic radiation (900M Hz) was applied to rat heads for 45 minutes. One and one-half hours later, blood tests and thermographic images were taken again and the thermal images, glutamate and serotonin (5-HT) results were statistically analyzed. Results: Wilcoxon analysis results showed statistically significant differences for head and brain region of rat temperatures between pre and post-application values (p=0.004). In Biochemical analysis a significant elevation was seen for 5-HT (p=0.043). Conclusion: We tried to show effects only within a 45 minute period of time and significant thermal effects was obtained on the head and brains localization of rat scalp. An increase was seen in serotonin values as a result of short term low level electromagnetic radiation application in rats.

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2014-06-30

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014)

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