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📰 Mosquito eggs show structural damage after RF exposure at 900 MHz and 18 GHz

June 14, 2026 (EMFS)
Apr 22, 2026 (original)
Source: Sci Rep
Source category: Research
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A Sci Rep study reports that 24-hour RF exposure at 900 MHz and 18 GHz caused structural alterations in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito eggs, with species-specific and frequency-dependent effects. At 900 MHz, damage included cell disappearance and disrupted exochorionic networks, while 18 GHz effects were milder.
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"Significant structural alterations were observed in the outer chorionic cells (OCC) of eggs exposed to RF, particularly at 900 MHz."

— Nazri Che Dom et al.

"This study highlights the frequency-dependent and species-specific impacts of RF exposure on Aedes egg morphology and structure."

— Nazri Che Dom et al.

Exposure

"Eggs were exposed to RF frequencies of 900 MHz and 18 GHz for 24 hours. The 24-hour exposure duration was selected based on preliminary trials and published studies demonstrating observable ultrastructural changes in insect eggs within this time frame, while avoiding complete desiccation. The 900 MHz frequency corresponds to widely used GSM cellular communication, whereas 18 GHz lies within the millimeter-wave band of emerging 5G networks. Both frequencies were chosen for their environmental relevance in urban areas where Aedes mosquitoes are prevalent. A control group was maintained under identical conditions without RF exposure."

— Nazri Che Dom et al.

Source

Species-specific impacts of radiofrequency exposure on the structural and morphological characteristics of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus eggs. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

📄 Underlying Research

Species-specific impacts of radiofrequency exposure on the structural and morphological characteristics of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus eggs.

Nazri Che Dom et al. (2026) Scientific reports Journal Level Xⓘ

🔗 DOI 📚 PubMed

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