Excessive screen time may be negatively impacting children beyond just their attention spans.
In an unprecedented study, researchers in Turkey have discovered a potential link between blue light exposure and early puberty in male rats, shedding light on the potential effects of smart device screens on childhood development.
Presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting in The Hague and published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, this groundbreaking research builds upon previous findings which demonstrated early puberty in female rats exposed to blue light.
Lead researcher Dr. Aylin Kılınç Uğurlu from Bikent City Hospital stated, “Our findings provide evidence of a direct association between blue light exposure and early puberty in male rats. This complements our previous research on female rats, showcasing the potential impact of blue light on the onset of puberty in both genders.”
The study involved dividing eighteen male rats, aged 21 days old, into three groups. Two groups were exposed to either six or twelve hours of blue light, while the control group adhered to a natural light-dark cycle without any blue light exposure.
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