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Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Neurotransmitters in the Brain

2021 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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This article summarizes published studies on the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on neurotransmitter metabolism, transport, and receptors in the brain, noting that many studies report the nervous system as a sensitive target organ system.

Study snapshot

Publicationmanual · 2021
Study typereview
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Neurotransmitters in the Brain Cuicui Hu, Hongyan Zuo, Yang Li. Effects of Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Radiation on Neurotransmitters in the Brain. Frontiers in Public Health. 9:1139. 2021. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.691880. Abstract With the rapid development of electronic information in the past 30 years, technical achievements based on electromagnetism have been widely used in various fields pertaining to human production and life. Consequently, electromagnetic radiation (EMR) has become a substantial new pollution source in modern civilization. The biological effects of EMR have attracted considerable attention worldwide. The possible interaction of EMR with human organs, especially the brain, is currently where the most attention is focused. Many studies have shown that the nervous system is an important target organ system sensitive to EMR. In recent years, an increasing number of studies have focused on the neurobiological effects of EMR, including the metabolism and transport of neurotransmitters. As messengers of synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters play critical roles in cognitive and emotional behavior. Here, the effects of EMR on the metabolism and receptors of neurotransmitters in the brain are summarized. Open access paper: frontiersin.org

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Study typereview
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureRF
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

This article summarizes published studies on the effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on neurotransmitter metabolism, transport, and receptors in the brain, noting that many studies report the nervous system as a sensitive target organ system.

Outcomes measured

  • Neurotransmitter metabolism in the brain
  • Neurotransmitter transport in the brain
  • Neurotransmitter receptors in the brain
  • Neurobiological effects on the nervous system
  • Cognitive and emotional behavior (via neurotransmitters)

Limitations

  • No specific exposure parameters (e.g., frequency, SAR, duration) are provided in the abstract.
  • No specific study populations, designs, or sample sizes are described in the abstract.
  • The abstract does not report specific quantitative results or a clear overall direction of effect.
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.691880
PubMed: Not supplied

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