Scientists from Oregon State University studied the effects of blue light emitted by smartphones and
During the study, experiments were carried out onfruit flies, Drosophila. It was studied how negatively blue light affects the mitochondria of insect cells. These flies were chosen because of the similar cell model in humans.
It was important for experts to determine howblue light does not just affect the body, but how its effect changes with age. Therefore, the researchers first irradiated fruit flies at the age of 2 days, and then 20, 40, 60-day-old flies.
It turned out that the pathological effect of bluelight intensifies as the flies mature and age. The findings are consistent with previous research findings that long-term exposure to blue light affects the lifespan of fruit flies, whether or not it shines into their eyes.