A new study has confirmed that frequent exposure to cell phones can damage DNA, decrease sperm count and hamper the functioning of brain.

The study, conducted by international scientists, is being considered as a ‘stunning proof’ of the harms caused by cell phones.

According to scientists, around 4-5 hours of exposure can create a substantial damage to DNA and sperm count.
“We are deeply concerned about what this could mean for public health,” said Prof. Nesrin Seyhan , WHO and NATO advisor who is founder and head of Biophysics Department and Bioelectromagnetics Laboratory at Gazi University in Ankara.

This research is definitely a sign of caution for public. Increasing use of mobile phones by people is now a sign of concern. Study justifies precautionary steps to lessen the risk for all of us, says Prof. Wilhelm Mosgoeller from the Medical University of Vienna. He headed European research teams and revealed that RF-EMF induce DNA breaks.

The study, conducted by team of researchers at the University of Athens, demonstrated that prolonged and frequent exposure to mobiles can fragment DNA in ovarian cells which consequently brings out a massive reduction in reproductive power.

Further studies revealed that prolonged exposures to cells stimulated death of cells to the insects involved in study.
Dr. Adamantia Fragopoulou, who headed research team at the University of Athens, stated a finding related to the development of embryo which is occurring in a mild electromagnetic field.

In the gestation period, radiation exposure even for few minutes can also affect the formation of bones of fetuses. According to researchers, it probably happens because of interaction between radiation released by cell phones and ions and molecules engaged in embryogenesis.

A study, conducted at Gazi University, revealed that rising number of base stations and use of cell phones are a major source for non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation.

It stated that even with low – level electromagnetic fields, biological effects can occur. The team boiled down that 900 and 1,800 MHz radiation levels can increase permeability of brain-blood barrier in male rats. This fact can also apply to the human teenagers.

Additionally, the University of Athens study revealed that rats that were exposed to radiations of cell phones were not able to memorize even the familiar locations.

Findings are important for people, especially for those who bank upon spatial memory to record information about their environment.