CYTOGENETIC EFFECTS OF 935.2-MHZ (GSM) MICROWAVES ALONE AND IN COMBINATION WITH MITOMYCIN-C

This paper focuses on the genetic effects of microwaves from mobile co mmunication frequencies (935.2 MHz) alone and in combination with a ch emical DNA-damaging agent (mitomycin C). Three cytogenetic endpoints w ere investigated after in vitro exposure of human whole blood cells. T hese endpoints were the 'classical' chromosome aberration test, the si ster chromatid exchange test and the alkaline comet assay. No direct c ytogenetic effect was found. The combined exposure of the cells to the radiofrequency fields followed by their cultivation in the presence o f mitomycin C revealed a very weak effect when compared to cells expos ed to mitomycin C alone. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science B.V.