Objective Only a few studies have addressed possible carcinogenic effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from mobile phones. This study tests possible co carcinogenic effects of weak EMFs with environmental carcinogens. Both in vivo and in vitro approaches are used. The animal study investigates the combined effects of EMF exposure with mutagenic compound (MX) present in drinking water. The endpoints include carcinogenesis and genotoxicity. In the in vitro part, two cell lines are used for studying the effects of the EMFs alone or in combination with MX or the herbicide vinclozolin. The endpoints include probable mechanisms for cocarcinogenesis, such as oxidative stress, cell proliferation and apoptosis. The animal and cell culture results will be integrated for final conclusions concerning1) relevance and adequacy of the chosen models for studies on cocarcinogenesis,2) potential of RF exposure to act as a co carcinogenic agent3) need for further studies. Fields of science natural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicselectromagnetismengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processesdrinking water treatment processesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationsmobile phones Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-4. - Key action Environment and Health Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF KUOPIO EU contribution No data Address Savilahdentie 9 1627 KUOPIO Finland See on map Total cost No data Participants (4) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FRAUNHOFER IAF Germany EU contribution No data Address Tullastr. 72 79108 MÜNCHEN See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) Finland EU contribution No data Address Laippatie 4 00880 Helsinki See on map Total cost No data UNIVERSITY OF GENOVA Italy EU contribution No data Address Via Balbi 5 16126 GENOVA See on map Total cost No data VITO - VLAAMSE INSTELLING VOOR TECHNOLOGISCH ONDERZOEK NV Belgium EU contribution No data Address 200,Boeretang 200 2400 Mol See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data