The Bioelectromagnetics Society Annual Meeting (12th), Held in San Antonio, Texas on June 10-14, 1990. Abstracts

Abstract

Research in our laboratory shows that low-level microwave irradiation affects the functions of the central nervous system in the rat. The effects include changes in activity of the central cholinergic systems, alterations in neurotransmitter receptor properties, impairment of spatial memory function, and actions of various psychoactive drugs. Endogenous opioids seem to play a mediating role in most of these effects. We speculate that low-level microwave irradiation is a 'stressor' and activation of endogenous opioids in the brain is a part of the stress response.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA239421

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