Study confirms 5G is safe even penetrating skin
A new study indicates that wireless data transmitted using 5G frequencies does not cause harmful effects such as changes in gene activity.
Modern wireless communication uses radiofrequency light waves to send data. Higher frequencies allow devices to send and receive data more quickly. 5G technology operates across a range of frequencies, including higher ones than previous technologies.
Public worry about the health effects of electromagnetic signals has existed for many years. This concern increased with the development and use of 5G. Past reports have outlined research showing that 5G is safe.
The new study adds more evidence supporting the safety of 5G. Researchers focused on potential health issues that have been raised, particularly the risk of cancer due to changes in how genes work in human cells. A specific worry has been whether 5G radio frequencies can cause changes to DNA and RNA that alter gene function.
The study used advanced methods to look at genetic and molecular changes in human skin cells. Researchers exposed the cells to electromagnetic radiation at levels 10 times higher than current legal limits for two hours and forty-eight hours. Even at these high levels, the radiation went only a few millimeters into the skin. The study was set up carefully to avoid bias.
The results showed that differences in gene activity and related molecular changes due to the exposure were small and no more than what would happen randomly. These findings strongly suggest there is no proof of harm to human skin cells from being exposed.
The authors stated that because they used highly controlled conditions and careful analysis, they hope their work can help resolve the debate about possible biological effects from exposure that are not related to heating.
