Developmental and Teratogenic Effects of 2450 MHz Microwaves in Mice

摘要

The report describes results of experimental investigations performed during 1982-1985 which indicate that exposure of pregnant mice to non-thermal 2450 MHz microwave fields during the whole period of gestation did not influence the course and outcome of pregnancy. However, both loss of early pregnancy and development of malformations are possible after exposure to thermal fields. An original finding from the investigations is enhancement of teratogenic potency of cytosine arabinoside (ara-C) in pregnant mice exposed to non-thermal 2450 MHz microwave fields. In another investigation, female and male mice (parents) were exposed to non-thermal 2450 MHz microwave fields for 3-5 months (2 hr daily) prior to fertilization. It was found that exposure of parents to microwaves may influence both the course and outcome of pregnancy.