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Yet another report in a series of worrisome, but inconclusive, studies suggests that cell phone use may cause neuron damage. Just two hours of exposure to radio signals from cell phones caused cells in three areas of rats' brains to die.

The three affected areas were the cortex, which plays a role in high-level mental function; the hippocampus, which is important in learning; and the basal ganglia, which plays a role in the experience of sensation.

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