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Cell Phone-Like Radiation Damages Mouse Sperm DNA

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University of Newcastle scientists have discovered that radio waves of a similar frequency to those transmitted by cell phones can damage sperm DNA in mice. The tiny mouse genitalia were exposed to electromagnetic radiation at a similar frequency, but there’s no word if the transmissions were at similar power levels, as well. Bad news for mouse sperm collectors, indeed.

Sperm- not so Mobile [Newcastle.edu.au via MedGadget]

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