Cytogenetic investigation of subjects professionally exposed to radiofrequency radiation med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage (comet assay, sister chromatid exchange and chromosome aberrations)

Exposure

• • 147.25 Hz–40 GHz
  • microwaves
  • millimeter waves
• • mobile communications
  • mobile phone base station
• • occupational

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• genotoxicity/mutation: DNA damage (alkaline comet assay, sister chromatid exchange (Giemsa stain) and chromosome aberrations (fluorescence plus Giemsa stain)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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