Brain tumour development in rats exposed to electromagnetic fields used in wireless cellular communication med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Endpoint

• cancer: brain tumor

Exposure

• • microwaves
• • mobile communications
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• cancer: induced brain tumor development by RG2 and N32 rat brain tumor cells; tumor volume determination
• thermoregulation: measurement of rectal temperature

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• not stated/no funding

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