Descriptions of EMF radiation health impacts are direct quotes from the studies.

Genotoxic and histopathological effects of 6 GHz radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation on rat liver tissue

Nermin Seda Ilgaz, Yasin Karamazı, Mustafa Emre, Tuğba Toyran, Özdem Karaoğlan, Toygar Emre, Meltem Dönmez Kutlu, Hale Öksüz Üçkayabaşı, Çağatay Aydın, M Bertan Yılmaz - 2025 - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"In histopathologic examinations, portal inflammation, single cell necrosis, vascularity and congestion were more prominent in the RFR group compared to the sham group. In our study, it was shown that 6 GHz RF-EMR can cause histopathologic and DNA level changes in rat liver tissue."

Effect of 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation on the Inner Ear: A Histopathological Study on 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation and Cochlea

Emel Tahir, Ayşegül Akar Karadayı, Seren Gülşen Gürgen, Begüm Korunur Engiz, Ahmet Turgut - 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"Apoptosis and immune activity in the cochlea depend on the electric field and power value. Even at low doses, the electromagnetic field in Wi-Fi frequency damages the inner ear and causes apoptosis."

Effects of Heat and WiFi (2.4 GHz) Exposure on Rat Cardiovascular System

Mehrzad Jafari, Ehsan Masoudi, Narges Sotoudeh, Seyede Fatemeh Hosseini - 2022 - brieflands.com

"This study indicated that RFW might cause structural changes and oxidative stress in the heart. Also, exposure to radiofrequency decreased total antioxidant activity in heart tissue with histological changes, including myocardium hypertrophy and decreased number of myocytes."

2.45 GHz electromagnetic radiation hazard on the rat cortical femur: morphometric and biomechanical evaluations

Aysegul Akar, Murat Erdem Gultiken, Durmus Bolat, Neslihan Ormanci, Begum Korunur Engiz, Ertugrul Sunan, Ulku Comelekoglu - 2022 - bibliomed.org

"This study shows that non-ionizing radiation exposure at a low-level electric field (about 12 V/m, 0.079W/kg) in 2.45 GHz MW radiation might cause morphological and biomechanics alterations on mechanical properties in the rat cortical femur."

Histological study on the Effect of Electromagnetic Radiation Emitted from 4G Cell Phones on the Thyroid Gland of the Adult Male Albino Rat

Mona Nabil Mohamed, Soheir Ibrahim Saleh, Mariam Asaad Amin, Rehab Tolba Khattab, Mary Refaat Isaac, Maha Moustafa Ahmed Zakaria - 2022 - ejh.journals.ekb.eg

"Electromagnetic radiation emitted from 4G cell phone resulted in pathological changes in the thyroid gland of adult male albino rat."

Hematobiochemical and histopathological alterations of kidney and testis due to exposure of 4G cell phone radiation in mice

Imam Hasan, Tanjina Amin, Md. Rafiqul Alam, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam - 2021 - sciencedirect.com

"It is concluded that fourth-generation cell phone radiation exposure may affect blood hemostasis and inflammation of mice's kidney and testis tissue. Based on these studies, it is important to increase public consciousness of potential adverse effects of mobile phone radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation exposure."

Biochemical and Pathological Effects on the Male Rat Hepatic Tissue After Exposure to 900MHz Electromagnetic Field During Adolescent Period

Ayşe İki̇nci̇ Keleş, Hüseyin Serkan Erol, Tuğçe Sapmaz, Tolga Mercantepe, Gökhan Keleş, Burcu Bi̇terge Süt, Ersan Odaci, Mesut Bünyamin Halici, Sait Polat - 2021 - dergipark.org.tr

"Our aim in this study was to investigate the histopathological and biochemical effects of 900 MHz EMF applied in adolescence on the rat liver. Our analyses revealed that EMF caused pathological changes, and oxidative stress in liver tissue. These findings are important in showing the effects of cell phone use in adolescence on the liver."

Does GSM-like 1800 MHz radiofrequency cause KRAS and p53 mutations in colon? : Histopatologically and microbiologically changes in colon

Ezgi Ece Sag, Saadet Celikozlu, Hayri Dayioglu, Sibel Kokturk, Cengiz Ozzaim, Sinan Darcan - 2021 - annalsmedres.org

"These results support, for 12 weeks 45 min/day exposure to GSM-like RFR caused histopathological damage in rat colon. Also, the amount of Fusobacterium is increased. But RFR exposure did not caused to KRAS and P53 mutations in colon tissue."

The Adverse Effect of Mobile Phone Radiations on Dorsal Root Ganglion of Albino Rats

Faisal Taufiq, Mohammed Bhilal Babu, Aqeel Ahmad, Mohammed Eajaz Ahmed Shariff, Noureldaim Elnoman, Elbadawi, Semmal Syed Meerasa - 2021 - journaljpri.com

"Our study revealed that the Dorsal root ganglion of Albino rats exposed to different doses of Radiofrequency electromagnetic radiations from mobile phones exhibited extracellular as well as intracellular changes. Such changes were not observed in the control group rats. The severity of changes in the cell was dose-dependent."

Impact of Electromagnetic Radiation on Honey Stomach Ultrastructure and the Body Chemical Element Composition of Apis mellifera

E. A. Mahmoud, A. Gabarty - 2021 - bioone.org

"The current study demonstrated that mobile phone radiation is harmful to honey bee stomach cells, and we recommend limiting the use of mobile phones near hives."

Hepatic injury induced by radio frequency waves emitted from conventional Wi-Fi devices in Wistar rats

H. M. Fahmy, F. F. Mohammed - 2020 - journals.sagepub.com

"The present data revealed that Wi-Fi exposure leads to severe oxidative stress in the rat liver. Furthermore, Wi-Fi exposure resulted in deleterious effects in the liver function and alters its molecular structure. Moreover, severe histological and ultrastructural alterations are reported in the hepatic tissues points to hepatotoxic effects induced by Wi-Fi exposure. In conclusion, care must be taken when using Wi-Fi emitting devices due to their severe impact on the liver. Public awareness of the need to decrease exposure time and increase the distance from Wi-Fi exposure sources must be raised wherever possible."

Effect Of Exposure To Wi-Fi Router Radiation On The Lung Of Adult Male Albino Rats: Histological And Immunohistochemical Study

Randa Ahmed Ibrahim, Azza Hussein Ali, Noura Hassan Khamis, Hanaa Hassanein Mohammed - 2020 - ejh.journals.ekb.eg

"Results: Both 6 hours and 24 hours [exposure] groups showed marked histological and immune-histochemical changes in the lung tissues when compared with the control group, however, changes in the 24 hours group is more severe when compared with the 6 hours group.

Conclusion: Nowadays, the utilization of Wi-Fi routers devices becomes unavoidable in work and inside our homes. So, if we fail to control the radiation exposure time many people are likely to become sick. From this study, the exposure to such devices can cause bad effects on the lung tissue which increases with prolonged exposure time. So we should control the usage of these devices to save our health."

Non-Ionizing Radiation Created by Mobile Phone Progresses Endometrial Hyperplasia: An Experimental Rat Study

Erdem Fadiloglu, Omer Lutfi Tapisiz, Mehmet Unsal, Seyma Fadiloglu, Burcin Celik, Leyla Mollamahmutoglu - 2019 - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

"Non-ionizing radiation progressed endometrial hyperplasia in an experimental rat model with/without estrogen exposure."

Exposure to a 2.5 GHz Non-ionizing Electromagnetic Field Alters Hematological Profiles, Biochemical Parameters, and Induces Oxidative Stress in Male Albino Rats

Afolabi Olakunle Bamikole, Obajuluwa Adejoke Olukayode, Tiwa Obajuluwa, Okiki Pius, Oloyede Omotade Ibidun, Fadaka Oluwaseun Adewale, Ojo Oluwafemi Adeleke - 2019 - besjournal.com

"In the current study, alterations were noted in hematological and biochemical parameters of groups exposed to a 2.5 GHz EMF emission from an indoor Wi-Fi device over a period of 4-8 weeks. The precise mechanism underlying these effects was not identified in this study; however, the results demonstrate that long-term exposure to EMFs can induce tissue damage and alterations in biochemical parameters."

The Effect of 900-Megahertz Electromagnetic Field Exposure in the First and Middle Adolescent Period on the Spleen in Male Rats: A Biochemical and Histopathological Study

Ayşe İkinci Keleş, Tuğçe Sapmaz, Hüseyin Serkan Erol, Burcu Biterge Süt, Gökhan Keleş, Ersan Odaci, Sait Polat, Mesut Bünyami Halici - 2019 - dergipark.org.tr

"In conclusion, we determined that 900MHz EMF applied to adolescent male rats caused pathological changes in their spleen tissue, accompanied by increased levels of LPO, which affected the antioxidant defense systems and caused oxidative stress."

The Effects of Electromagnetic Fields on Mitochondria: An Ultra-structural and Biochemical Study

Najam Siddiqi, Naseer Salem Al Nizwani, Zoya Shaikh, Asem Shalaby, Yahyah Tamimi - 2019 - fasebj.org

"We conclude that RFW exposure caused early damage to mitochondria in liver and heart tissues of chick embryo and resulted in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production which caused marked increase in mRNA and Hsp70."

Exposure to cell phone radiofrequency changes corticotrophin hormone levels and histology of the brain and adrenal glands in male Wistar rat

Sima Shahabi, Iman Hassanzadeh Taji, Maedeh Hoseinnezhaddarzi, Fateme Mousavi, Shermineh Shirchi, Atena Nazari, Hooman Zarei, Fereshteh Pourabdolhossein - 2018 - ijbms.mums.ac.ir

"Cell phone RF exposure induced significant hormonal and structural changes in adrenal gland and brain tissues. Therefore, the public should be aware and limit their exposure as much as possible."

"Our results proved that exposure to mobile RF significantly enhances the level of ACTH and cortisol hormones over time. Our stereological data confirmed hypertrophy of the fasciculata layer of the adrenal cortex and vacuolization in brain tissue following long-term mobile RF radiation. Finally, cell phone RF exposure induced significant morphological and structural changes in adrenal gland and brain tissues."

Effects of mobile phone prolonged radiation on kidney cells; an in-vitro study

Golshan Mahmoudi, Safoora Nikzad, Mohammad Mehrpouyan, Masoud Moslehi, Milad Baradaran- Ghahfarokhi, Amirreza Dashty - 2018 - researchgate.net

"In this work, the biological effects of mobile phone prolonged RF radiation on kidney cell were studied. Results showed that mobile phone exposure affects kidney cells survival during an in vitro condition."

Effects of Acute and Chronic Exposure to 900 Mhz Electromagnetic Field on the Rat Liver Microarchitecture

Elvan Şahin, Derya Güzel, Şadiye Açıkgöz, Nihal Tufan - 2018 - mdpi.com

"Liver sections stained with histochemical dyes (H&E, PAS and Masson’s trichrome) displayed many histopathological alterations in both of the EMF-exposed groups, including foci of necrosis, inflammation, excessive vacuolar degenerations and apoptosis in hepatocytes, apparent vascular expansions and haemorrhage. Additionally, mononuclear cell infiltrations, biliary hyperplasia, fibrosis in periportal and centrilobular areas and decreased Kupffer cell population were determined in the chronic EMF exposure group. In contrast, the amount of the Kupffer cells were much more in the acute exposure group. Our findings suggested that both acute and chronic exposure to 900 MHz EMFs can lead to hepatic injury in rats."

Quantitative changes in testicular structure and function in rat exposed to mobile phone radiation

M. Çetkin, N. Kızılkan, C. Demirel, Z. Bozdağ, S. Erkılıç, H. Erbağcı - 2017 - researchgate.net

"The testis weight and volume were significantly lower in the EMF exposed groups. The mean volume fraction of interstitial tissue was higher, but the volume fraction of tubular tissue was lower in the EMF-exposed groups. The mean tubular and germinal tissue volume, seminiferous tubule diameter and germinal epithelium height were also lower in EMF exposed groups. The cortisol levels in the EMF-exposed groups were significantly higher. In conclusion, the EMF created by mobile phones caused morphologic and histological changes by the affecting germinal epithelium tissue negatively."

Alterations of thymic morphology and antioxidant biomarkers in 60-day-old male rats following exposure to a continuous 900 MHz electromagnetic field during adolescence

A. Kulaber, G. Kerimoğlu, Ş. Ersöz, S. Çolakoğlu, E. Odacı - 2017 - tandfonline.com

"Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in EMFG [EMF group] increased compared to the other groups. Extravascular erythrocytes were observed in the medullary/corticomedullary regions in EMFG sections. We found that 900 MHz EMF applied for 1 h/day on postnatal days 22–59 can increase tissue MDA and histopathological changes in male rat thymic tissue."

Microwave radiation (2.45 GHz)-induced oxidative stress: Whole-body exposure effect on histopathology of Wistar rats

Parul Chauhan, H. N. Verma, Rashmi Sisodia, Kavindra Kumar Kesari - 2016 - tandfonline.com

"Significantly high level of LPO was observed in the liver (p < 0.001), brain (p < 0.004) and spleen (p < 0.006) in samples from rats exposed to microwave radiation. Also histological changes were observed in the brain, liver, testis, kidney and spleen after whole-body microwave exposure, compared to the control group."

"Based on the results obtained in this study, we conclude that exposure to microwave radiation 2 h a day for 35 d can potentially cause histopathology and oxidative changes in Wistar rats. These results indicate possible implications of such exposure on human health."

Histological and histochemical study of the protective role of rosemary extract against harmful effect of cell phone electromagnetic radiation on the parotid glands

Fatma M. Ghoneim, Eetmad A. Arafat - 2016 - sciencedirect.com

"It could be concluded from the current study, that exposure of parotid gland of rat models to electromagnetic radiation of mobile phone resulted in structural changes at the level of light and electron microscopic examination which could be explained by oxidative stress effect of mobile phone."

Effects of long-term exposure to 900 megahertz electromagnetic field on heart morphology and biochemistry of male adolescent rats

G. Kerimoğlu, T. Mercantepe, H.S. Erol, A. Turgut, H. Kaya, S. Çolakoğlu, E. Odacı - 2016 - tandfonline.com

"We found that exposure of male rats to 900 MHz EMF for 1 h/day during adolescence caused oxidative stress, which caused structural alteration of male adolescent rat heart tissue."

The effects of 2100-MHz radiofrequency radiation on nasal mucosa and mucociliary clearance in rats

Filiz Aydoğan, Emine Aydın, Gökhan Koca, Elçin Özgür, Pergin Atilla, Arzu Tüzüner, Şule Demirci, Arin Tomruk, Göknur Güler Öztürk, Nesrin Seyhan, Meliha Korkmaz, Sevda Müftüoğlu, Ethem Erdal Samim - 2015 - onlinelibrary.wiley.com

"Radiofrequency radiation at 2100 MHz damaged the nasal septal mucosa, and disturbed the mucociliary clearance. Ciliary disorganization and ciliary loss in the epithelial cells resulted in deterioration of nasal mucociliary clearance."

The effect of 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation of a 3G mobile phone on the parotid gland of rats

Filiz Aydogan, İlhan Unlu, Emine Aydin, Nihat Yumusak, Erdinc Devrim, Ethem Erdal Samim, Elcin Ozgur, Velid Unsal, Arin Tomruk, Goknur Guler Ozturk, Nesrin Seyhan - 2015 - sciencedirect.com

"The parotid gland of rats showed numerous histopathological changes after exposure to 2100 MHz radiofrequency radiation, both in the short and relatively long terms. Increased exposure duration led to an increase in the histopathological changes."

GSM 900 MHz Microwave Radiation Induced Alterations of Insulin Level and Histopathological Changes of Liver and Pancreas in Rat

S.M.J. Mortazavi, S.M. Owji, M.B. Shojaie-fard, M. Ghader-Panah, S.A.R. Mortazavi, A. Tavakoli-Golpayegani, M. Haghani, S. Taeb, N. Shokrpour, O. Koohi - 2014 - researchgate.net

"Conclusion: RF exposure can induce inflammatory changes in the liver as well causing damage in the cells of islet of Langerhans."

Exposure of mice to 900 - 1900 MHz radiations from cell phone resulting in microscopic changes in the kidney

N. Mugunthan, J. Anbalagan, S. Meenachi, A. Shanmuga Samy - 2012 - ijcrr.com

"Chronic exposure of 900 – 1900 MHz radiations emitted from 2G cell phone induced microscopic changes in the kidney of mice. The EMF exposed kidney showed dilated glomerular capillaries and increased urinary or Bowman’s space. PCT had wider lumen with reduced cell size. Brush border interrupted at places, vacuolated cytoplasm and pyknotic nuclei. It was suggestive of features of early radiation injury."

Effects of Mobile Phone Induced Electromagnetic Field on Height of Follicular Cells in Thyroid Gland of Mice

Farheen Shaukat, Khadija Qamar, Shadab Ahmed Butt - 2011 - researchgate.net

"Long term exposure to electro magnetic fields (EMFs) causes increase in size of follicular cells of thyroid gland of mice."