5G Technology Confirmed Safe: No Genetic Impact on Skin Cells, Study Shows

Recent research published in PNAS Nexus provides substantial evidence that exposure to 5G wireless technology does not induce genetic changes in human skin cells. As 5G networks become more widespread, concerns about potential health effects due to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) have grown. To address these worries, scientists led by Vivian Meyer exposed human skin cells to 5G frequencies, specifically 27 GHz and 40.5 GHz, at varying power levels (1 mW/cm² and 10 mW/cm²) and durations (2 hours and 48 hours). "Our data indicate that gene expression and DNA methylation patterns remain unchanged after exposure, even when the exposure exceeds recommended limits," explained the researchers. An important aspect of their study was controlling for temperature, as previous studies that observed effects did not account for heating, which can cause cellular damage independently. The findings show that the low-energy quantum photons emitted by 5G are insufficient to cause photochemical or ionizing effects on skin cells. As a result, these findings support the safety profile of 5G technology and may help alleviate public concerns by providing scientific evidence that EMF exposure from 5G does not alter genetic material in skin tissues. The research team hopes their work will contribute to closing the debate on 5G safety and reassure the public about the technology's health implications. For more detailed information, refer to the full study by Jyoti Jyoti et al., accessible through the DOI link provided. This research underscores the importance of rigorous experimental controls in assessing EMF safety and indicates that current exposure levels are unlikely to pose genetic risks.