title: Prenatal microwave exposure and behavior.
abstract: The hypotheses for the initial investigation was based on the idea that failure to observe structural teratogenesis following microwave exposure did not preclude the possibility that such exposure would result in behavioral changes. We also proposed that such exposure might specifically alter some aspect of thermoregulatory behavior. The results of these studies support both of these hypotheses. Whether the studies show enhanced thermal sensitivity or enhanced development, they do support the hypothesis that prenatal exposure to microwave radiation is more likely to alter postnatal sensitivity to thermally related stimuli or conditions as compared to stimuli that are thermally neutral.
authors.affiliation: University of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000528:radiation effects*; D001833:Body Temperature Regulation / Q000528:radiation effects; D002110:Caffeine / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008872:Microwaves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D051381:Rats
chemical_list: D002110:Caffeine