Scientists at Constructor University in Germany have conducted a rigorous test on human skin cells exposed to electromagnetic waves far beyond what typical cellphone towers can emit, but found no significant changes in gene expression or methylation patterns. The study aims to put to rest the persistent myth that 5G wireless signals might be damaging our cells or scrambling our DNA.
The researchers used state-of-the-art methods, including whole-genome RNA sequencing and DNA methylation arrays, to measure changes in gene activity and epigenetic shifts after exposure to electromagnetic fields at 27 and 40.5 GHz frequencies. They also took steps to rule out thermal effects, which can heat tissues and confound results.
The study’s findings contradict earlier concerns that 5G signals might cause harm, including claims of a link between cell towers and viral infections during the pandemic. While some studies have reported effects from radio waves, these have been criticized for methodological shortcomings, such as lack of blinding and temperature control.
The researchers’ data show that even when exposed to high-power electromagnetic fields 10 times above safety limits, there was no indication of gene expression or DNA methylation changes. The findings mark a major advance in understanding the effects of 5G signals on human cells.
The study’s lead author notes that the quantum energies of 5G frequencies are too low to have photochemical or ionizing effects, and that the results will contribute to counteracting uncertainties with well-founded facts. As the researchers hope, their study will help cool the firestorm of misinformation surrounding 5G technology.
Source: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-blasted-human-cells-with-5g-radiation-and-the-results-are-in