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I heard that emf radiation is non ionizing but can a very high intensity of emf make the radiation ionizing? if not then what makes a radiation ionizing? and how do they both effect the dna ?
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This article may help you: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/emf/index.cfm The low energy wireless waves emitted from electrical towers and radio transmitters will not effect the DNA. At the opposite end of the spectrum short waves such as x-rays and Gamma rays will.
Answered 4/25/2023
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