Effects of 2G and 3G mobile phones on human alpha rhythms: Resting EEG in adolescents, young adults, and the elderly med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• effects on the neurological system: resting EEG (alpha waves)

Exposure

• • W-CDMA
  • mobile communications
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• effects on the neurological system: resting EEG (alpha waves; power spectrum) interrupted by different cognitive tasks (e.g. auditory oddball paradigm, n-back task)

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• GSM Association, UK/Ireland
• National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australia

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