Effects of a radio frequency electromagnetic field on honey bee larvae (Apis mellifera) differ in relation to the experimental study design

Exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) at the operating frequencies of different communication devices can cause various biological effects. However, there is a lack studies on oxidative stress response and genotoxicity in honey bee (Apis mellifera) after exposure RF-EMF. In this study, we investigated DNA damage larvae situated waxcomb cells, exposed modulated RF-EMF 23 Vm-1. The glutathione S-transferase activity decreased, whereas catalase increased significantly upon exposure. Superoxide dismutase activity, level lipid peroxidation, were not statistically altered when compared control group. These results suggest that effects depend design.