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ID Number 819
Study Type In Vitro
Model 900 MHz (GSM) exposure to yeast and analysis of growth and metabolism
Details

Yeast cells were grown in the presence of glucose to drive respiration and exposed to 900 MHz (GSM) at ~38 mW/cm2 for 24-48 hours inside a GTEM cell. RF exposure caused a decrease in oxygen consumption indicating an inhibition of respiratory activity. The authors suggest additional studies are necessary to see if the effects are thermal or non-thermal in nature.

Findings Effects (preliminary results only)
Status Completed Without Publication
Principal Investigator Natl Inst Occupational Safely, Rome Italy
Funding Agency Private/Instit.
Country ITALY
References
Comments

No temperature monitoring or temperature controls suggests the effects observed may be due to temperature changes within the yeast culture.

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