Effects of Wi-Fi (2.45 GHz) Exposure on Apoptosis, Sperm Parameters and Testicular Histomorphometry in Rats: A Time Course Study
This animal experimental study exposed male Wistar rats to 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi radiation for 1 or 7 hours per day over two months and compared them with unexposed controls. The abstract reports time-dependent decreases in sperm parameters alongside increased apoptotic markers (apoptosis-positive cells and caspase-3 activity) in seminiferous tubules. Seminal vesicle weight was also reduced in exposed groups, and the authors conclude there should be concern about time-dependent whole-body exposure to Wi-Fi frequencies.
Key points
- Male Wistar rats (n=27) were assigned to control, 1-hour/day exposure, or 7-hours/day exposure groups for two months.
- Both exposure regimens were associated with decreased sperm parameters in a time-dependent pattern versus controls.
- Apoptosis-positive cells increased in seminiferous tubules in exposed rats.
- Caspase-3 activity/concentration increased in exposed rats, consistent with elevated apoptosis markers.
- Seminal vesicle weight was significantly reduced in both exposed groups compared with controls.
- The authors frame the findings as raising concern about time-dependent whole-body exposure to 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi radiation.
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