[Comparative estimation of the effects of continuous and intermittent cyclical microwave radiation on the behavior of rats in the extraordinary situation].

{
  "study_type": "animal",
  "exposure": {
    "band": "microwave",
    "source": null,
    "frequency_mhz": 7000,
    "sar_wkg": 21,
    "duration": "10 min (continuous); 5 min exposure–4 min pause–5 min exposure (cyclical)"
  },
  "population": "rats",
  "sample_size": null,
  "outcomes": [
    "learned/conditioned behavior in an extraordinary situation paradigm (rescue of life)"
  ],
  "main_findings": "Reductions in conditioned behavior after acute pulsed microwave exposure without pause were observed at SAR 21 W/kg (100 mW/cm2). Reductions after interrupted cyclical pulsed microwave exposure were observed at SAR 28.4 W/kg (135 mW/cm2).",
  "effect_direction": "harm",
  "limitations": [
    "Sample size not reported in abstract.",
    "Only acute exposures described; longer-term effects not addressed.",
    "Exposure conditions are high (SAR values in tens of W/kg), which may limit generalizability to lower-level exposures."
  ],
  "evidence_strength": "low",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "peer_reviewed_likely": "yes",
  "keywords": [
    "pulsed microwave",
    "7 GHz",
    "rats",
    "conditioned behavior",
    "extraordinary situation paradigm",
    "SAR",
    "continuous exposure",
    "intermittent exposure"
  ],
  "suggested_hubs": []
}