Exposure of the Japanese Quail Embryo to 2.45 GHz Microwave Radiation During the Second Day of Development

Abstract

The Japanese quail, (Coturnix coturnix japonica), embryo was exposed to 2.45 GHz continuous wave microwave radiation through the intact shell. The eggs were exposed continuously for 24 hours beginning 24 hours after the start of incubation at an exposure intensity of 30 mW/cm2. The quail were examined after hatching for gross deformities, changes in organ weight and hematological changes. No highly significant effects due to microwave radiation were detected.