Researchers from Oregon State University have published the result of their latest scientific work.In it,
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It turned out that this type of radiation can accelerate cellular aging. This, in turn, reduces life expectancy. The scientists used Drosophila melanogaster flies as test subjects.
The experiment was set up as follows:mutant insects lacking eyes were chronically exposed to blue light for 10-14 days. The results were then compared with those kept in the dark.
As a result, it was revealed that blue light has an effect that leads to premature aging. Moreover, this happens at the cellular level - it is not necessary to look at the light at all.
True, the scientists noted that the experiment used more intense light than smartphones emit. And this means that in humans, cellular damage may not be so pronounced.