In utero exposure to microwave radiation and rat brain development

• Published in: Bioelectromagnetics Vol. 5; no. 3; p. 315
• Main Authors: Merritt, J H, Hardy, K A, Chamness, A F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 1984
• Subjects: Animals; Brain - embryology; Brain - metabolism; Brain - radiation effects; DNA - metabolism; Female; Fetus - anatomy & histology; Fetus - radiation effects; Microwaves - adverse effects; Pregnancy; Rats; Rats, Inbred Strains

Timed-pregnancy rats were exposed in a circular waveguide system starting on day 2 of gestation. The system operated at 2,450 MHz (pulsed waves; 8 microseconds PW; 830 pps). Specific absorption rate (SAR) was maintained at 0.4 W/kg by increasing the input power as the animals grew in size. On day 18...