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ArticleBasic and clinical neuroscience

The Effect of Electrical Fields From High-voltage Transmission Line on Cognitive, Biological, and Anatomical Changes in Male Rhesus macaque Monkeys Using MRI: A Case Report Study.

Hamed Aliyari, Hedayat Sahraei, Sahar Golabi, Mohammad Bagher Menhaj, Masoomeh Kazemi, Seyed Hossein Hosseinian

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Hamed AliyariDepartment of Psychology, Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5496-2756
Hedayat SahraeiNeuroscience Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9235-0013
Sahar GolabiDepartment of Medical Physiology, School of Medicine, Abadan University of Medical Sciences, Abadan, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1210-7222
Mohammad Bagher MenhajDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9470-5532
Masoomeh KazemiNeuroscience Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4031-8967
Seyed Hossein HosseinianDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3716-0126
Amirkabir University of Technology · IRBaqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences · IRHamedan University of Medical Sciences · IR

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Abstract

Introduction: Living near high-voltage power lines and exposure to high-frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is a potentially serious hazard to animal and human health. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of high-frequency EMFs from simulated high-voltage electric towers on cognitive, anatomical, and biological changes in the male macaque. Methods: In this study, two Rhesus macaque were recruited, one experimental and one control. The experimental subject was exposed to EMFs from 3 kV/m simulated electric towers with a specific protocol and the control subject was tested without irradiation (4h per day, for 30 days). All required tests were performed before and after the intervention on experimental and control monkeys. The anatomical alternation of the prefrontal area (PFA) was measured by MRI images. All tests were performed on irradiated and control animals before and after the intervention and the results were compared between irradiated and control animals. Results: The results of the present study indicated increased white blood cell counts after high-frequency EMFs irradiation. Also, the red blood cell counts showed a decreasing trend after irradiation. The plasma adrenaline level increased after irradiation. Besides, the blood glucose levels increased after irradiation. The PFA was different before and after the irradiation. Moreover, some behavioral disorders, such as fatigue, drowsiness, anorexia, and insomnia were observed after irradiation. Conclusion: The results of biological tests and MRI showed an elevated risk of immunodeficiency disorders, weakness, and behavioral disorders. People who live or work near high-voltage electric towers with high-frequency EMFs are warned. Highlights: Magnetic, and electric fields from high pressure towers caused negative effects in terms of biology and even anatomical changes in the prefrontal part of the brain.Disturbance in the prefrontal part of the brain caused the monkey's cognitive and behavioral disorder.An increase in white blood cells, a decrease in red blood cells, and an increase in the adrenaline and blood sugar were indicative of biological disorders after wave exposure in male rhesus monkeys.The effects of magnetic and electric fields resulting from high pressure towers on the nerves and psyche require health researchers to do more studies. Plain Language Summary: Today, one of the factors that threaten the cognitive and behavioral health of humans and animals is living in the vicinity of magnetic and electric fields resulting from the power transmission of high-pressure towers. These fields cause cognitive and behavioral disorders in living beings. Therefore, because it threatens the cognitive health of creatures, it needs more research.

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Adrenaline hormoneElectromagnetic fields (EMFs)High-voltage transmission lineMRIRhesus macaque

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