The action of pulse-modulated GSM radiation increases regional changes in brain activity and c-Fos expression in cortical and subcortical areas in a rat model of picrotoxin-induced seizure proneness med./bio.

Aim of study (acc. to author)

Background/further details

Endpoint

• molecular biosynthesis: c-Fos expression in the brain
• effects on the neurological system: EEG, clinical signs of seizure or jerks

Exposure

• • PW pulsed wave
  • mobile communications
  • mobile phone
  • digital mobile phone
  • GSM

Extended view Compact view

Methods Endpoint/measurement parameters/methodology

• molecular biosynthesis: number of c-Fos positive neurons in cortical (neocortex, paleocortex) and subcortical structures (hippocampal areas, nuclei of the thalamus); microscopy (immunohistochemistry)
• effects on the neurological system: EEG
• cognitive/behavioral endpoints: clinical signs of seizure (videotape) or myoclonic jerks

Main outcome of study (acc. to author)

Study funded by

• Ministerio de Educacion (Ministry of Education), Spain
• Secretariat General for Research and Development of the Xunta de Galicia, Spain

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