Author: Kaplan S1, Deniz OG2, Önger ME2, Türkmen AP2, Yurt KK2, Aydın I2, Altunkaynak BZ2, Davis D3.
Affiliation: 1Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School of Ondokuz Mayıs University, 55139 Samsun, Turkey. Electronic address: skaplan@omu.edu.tr. 2Department of Histology and Embryology, Medical School of Ondokuz Mayıs University, 55139 Samsun, Turkey. 3Environmental Health Trust, 7100 N Rachel Way Unit 6 Eagles Rest, Teton Village, WY 83025, United States.
Conference/Journal: J Chem Neuroanat.
Date published: 2015 Dec 12
Other:
Pages: S0891-0618(15)00095-2 , Special Notes: doi: 10.1016/j.jchemneu.2015.11.005 , Word Count: 154
Rapid advances in technology involve increased exposures to radio-frequency/microwave radiation from mobile phones and other wireless transmitting devices. As cell phones are held close to the head during talking and often stored next to the reproductive organs, studies are mostly focused on the brain. In fact, more research is especially needed to investigate electromagnetic field (EMF)'s effects on the central nervous system (CNS). Several studies clearly demonstrate that EMF emitted by cell phones could affect a range of body systems and functions. Recent work has demonstrated that EMF inhibit the formation and differentiation of neural stem cells during embryonic development and also affect reproductive and neurological health of adults that have undergone prenatal exposure. The aim of this review is to discuss the developing CNS and explain potential impacts of EMF on this system.
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KEYWORDS:
Development; Electromagnetic field; Health risk; Mobile communication; Nervous system
PMID: 26686296