New Research on 5G Safety: Scientific Insights
The introduction of 5G technology has sparked numerous conspiracy theories and health concerns among the public.
Scientific studies have repeatedly confirmed that these fears are unfounded. Now, researchers aim to provide further evidence that smartphones do not endanger lives.
The study revealed that 5G frequencies do not cause any changes in human skin cells.
This information was published in PNAS Nexus, as reported by Popular Science.
Cellular technologies operate within specified frequency ranges, with 5G utilizing frequencies up to 6 gigahertz. It is expected that these frequencies may soon expand to 27.5 and 43.3 gigahertz.
While strong electromagnetic fields can cause harm, 5G frequencies cannot penetrate the human body deeper than a few millimeters.
A team of scientists from the Constructor University (Germany) conducted an experiment to test the safety of mobile communication.
They exposed skin cells to 5G frequencies and significantly more powerful electromagnetic fields.
The researchers focused on two types of cells—fibroblasts and keratinocytes, which play a crucial role in epidermal formation.
During a series of tests, cells were subjected to different frequency exposures for two and 48 hours.
The scientists analyzed how electromagnetic fields affected the genetic and epigenetic characteristics of the cells.
The results indicated that even when exceeding the recommended limits, the frequencies did not cause any changes. The study authors noted that these findings may contradict previous work, as prior researchers did not control temperature, which could have influenced the outcomes.
"[Our results] align well with biophysical facts: at such frequencies, quantum energy is too low to induce photochemical or ionizing effects", the researchers stated.
The authors hope their findings will finally close the debate on the safety of 5G.
