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Radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (UMTS, 1,950 MHz) induce genotoxic effects in vitro in human fibroblasts but not in lymphocytes (REFLEX)

Schwarz C et al. · International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health · EU consortium (REFLEX)

Summary

Part of the 12-lab EU-funded REFLEX project. Human fibroblasts exposed to 1950 MHz UMTS at 0.05 W/kg showed dose- and time-dependent single- and double-strand DNA breaks.

Key findings

  • 01DNA fragmentation from 4 h of exposure at 0.05 W/kg
  • 02Effects observed well below ICNIRP thermal limits
  • 03No genotoxicity in lymphocytes — cell-type specific response

Source

doi.org/10.1007/s00420-008-0305-5

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