2024/01/01 by Reza Mahmoudi, Saied Karbalay‐Doust, Ehsan Masoudi +5 · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Engineering · Medicine · #Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects #Spaceflight effects on biology #Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
paper · pdf · doi:10.31661/jbpe.v0i0.2405-1759
openalex publication_date 2024/01/01 · openalex created_date 2024/09/16 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
Background: Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields (RF-EMF) have raised concerns due to their potential adverse effects on reproductive health. However, emerging evidence indicates that exposure to low-level RF-EMF may induce adaptive responses, rendering cells or organisms more resilient to subsequent stressors. Objective: To investigate whether exposure to 2.45 GHz Wi-Fi radiation could mitigate heat-induced damage in the reproductive system of male rats. Material and Methods: In this factorial experimental study, 32 adult male Wistar rats were divided into four groups: control, RF-EMF alone, heat stress alone, and RF-EMF combined with heat stress. Rats in the RF-EMF group were exposed to RF-EMF for 2 hours daily over 52 days, while those in the heat group experienced 10 minutes of heat stress per day over the same period. The 'RF-EMF + heat' group received both RF-EMF and heat exposure. After 52 days, the testes and sperm parameters were assessed. Results: <0.05). Conclusion: As far as we know, this is the first study to explore the potential protective effects of RF-EMF exposure against heat-induced structural abnormalities in the testes of male rats. Our findings suggest that RF-EMF exposure may mitigate heat-induced damage, possibly through the induction of adaptive responses. These results have implications for various fields, including reproductive biology, environmental health, and occupational safety, highlighting the need for further research to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.