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Objective To investigate the genetic effect of low power microwave radiation on the anomaly of sperm and micronucleus(MN) formation in the marrow polychromatic erythrocyte (PCE) in rat. Methods Rats were randomly divided into three groups, namely control, experimental group Ⅰ and experimental group Ⅱ. Abnormal sperms and MN formation in marrow PCE were observed and detected after exposure to 1 800 MHz (Continuous wave, CW) microwave radiation for 21 days (12 h/d) with the average power density of 0 mW/cm 2 (control), 0 5 mW/cm 2 (group Ⅰ) and 1 0 mW/cm 2 (group Ⅱ). Results No significant difference in the rate of sperm abnormality and MN formation in marrow PCE was found between the experimental groups and the control. Conclusion No obvious genetic damage caused by low power microwave radiation to the sperm anomaly and MN formation in marrow PCE of rats is found.