Study of high-frequency electromagnetic field effect on some somatic and neuro-behavioral characteristics in healthy and neurodefective mice. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• cognitive/behavioral endpoints: spatial learning ability, motor functions, CNS excitability
• development of body weight

Exposure

• • RF field

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• effects on the neurological system: CNS excitability (audiogenic epilepsy method)
• cognitive/behavioral endpoints: spatial and discriminative learning ability (Morris water maze and a passive avoidance inhibitory reaction); motor functions (open field)
• body weight

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Research Program Project MSM

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