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Does whole body exposure to GSM-950 MHz electromagnetic fields affect acquisition and consolidation of spatial information in rats?
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M. Jadidi   , S.M. Firoozabadi , A. Rashidy-Pour , B. Bolouri , Y. Fathollahi , A.A. Sajadi |
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Abstract: (12626 Views) |
| Background: This study was planned to examine
the effects of whole-body exposure to GSM-950 MHz
electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on acquisition and
consolidation of spatial memory in rats using a water
maze task. Materials and Methods: In experiment 1,
the animals were given two blocks of five trials per
day for three consecutive days in a water maze task.
The interval between blocks was 4h. Before each
training session, the animals were exposed to 950
MHz EMFs for 45 min with lower- (0.835 mW/cm2) or
higher-power (1.166 mW/cm2) densities. In
experiment 2, the animals were given two blocks of 5
trials with a 3 min interval between blocks.
Immediately after the last trial, they were exposed to
EMFs for 45 min with lower- or higher-power
densities. In both experiments, 48 h after the last
training day a 60 s probe test was done. Results:
Results from experiment1 (pre-training exposure to
EMFs) indicated no significant differences in performances
of exposed and non-exposed groups either
during acquisition (learning) or during probe test
(memory retention). Results from experiment 2 (posttraining
exposure to EMFs) also indicated no
significant differences among groups during
acquisition or probe test. Conclusion: In these
experiments, no effect of exposure to 950 MHz on
acquisition or consolidation of spatial navigation of
rats in a water maze was detected. Iran. J. Radiat.
Res., 2009 7 (1): 57-62 |
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| Keywords: EMFs, 950 MHz wave, whole body exposure, spatial memory, morris water maze. |
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Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Medical Physics
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