Cytogenetic effects of 900 MHz (GSM) microwaves on human lymphocytes. med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to editor)

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: chromosome aberrations and sister chromatid exchange

Exposure

• • microwaves
• • CW continuous wave
  • PW pulsed wave
  • mobile communications
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: chromosome aberrations (e.g. chromatid breaks, chromosome breaks, acentric fragments, dicentric chromosomes; metaphase analysis; Giemsa staining); sister chromatid exchange
• cell viability/cell division/proliferation: cell proliferation

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Belgacom, Belgium

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