(Review, Open Access) Long-lasting, biochemically modified mRNA, and its frameshifted recombinant spike proteins in human tissues and circulation after COVID-19 vaccination

https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/prp2.1218

Abbreviations

²H-D deuterium

mRNA messenger RNA

Polθ polymerase theta

SARS-CoV severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by corona virus

WT natural wild-type

Guest post by James Lech https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslech/

Why It Matters

This study challenges our understanding of how long COVID-19 vaccine components remain active in the body and their potential long-term effects. It highlights the need for more research into the biochemical and quantum mechanisms at play, ensuring we fully grasp the implications of these groundbreaking vaccines.

Dive into the full study to uncover the science behind these startling findings and what they mean for the future of mRNA vaccines.

The study titled “Long-lasting, biochemically modified mRNA, and its frameshifted recombinant spike proteins in human tissues and circulation after COVID-19 vaccination” by Boros et al. presents a detailed analysis of the persistence and impact of modified mRNA used in COVID-19 vaccines. 

Here are the key points and findings from the publication:

Objectives

1. Evaluate the Persistence of mRNA and Spike Protein:
   • Investigate how long the modified mRNA from COVID-19 vaccines remains in human tissues and circulation.
   • Assess the duration for which the recombinant spike protein persists in the body post-vaccination.
2. Examine Immunological and Cellular Responses:
   • Explore the cellular and immune responses elicited by the modified mRNA and its translated products.
   • Analyze the potential off-target effects and immune responses due to frameshifted translation products.
3. Investigate Potential Adverse Effects:
   • Discuss the implications of prolonged presence of spike proteins on organ function and overall health.
   • Highlight any clinical observations of adverse events related to the persistence of these proteins.

Key Findings

1. Persistence of mRNA and Spike Protein:
   • The modified mRNA can persist up to 30 days post-injection in tissues such as the heart and skeletal muscle.
   • Recombinant spike proteins have been detected in the blood for over 187 days after vaccination.
2. Immune and Cellular Responses:
   • The study found increased production of new B-cell antigens and T-cell responses due to +1 ribosomal frameshifting.
   • Identified nine peptides derived from the +1 frame translation of the mRNA, which could impact host T-cell immunity.
3. Adverse Effects:
   • Documented increased uptake of 18-flourodeoxyglucose in heart muscle, indicating inflammation and metabolic changes post-vaccination.
   • Noted potential risks for myocarditis and other cardiac complications linked to prolonged presence of spike proteins.
   • Raised concerns about the stability of deuterium (heavy hydrogen) in proline and hydroxyproline residues in spike proteins, potentially contributing to long-term pathogenicity.

Clinical and Biochemical Insights

• Biochemical Modifications: The mRNA vaccines incorporate pseudouridine and methylpseudouridine, enhancing stability and reducing immediate immunogenicity but potentially contributing to prolonged biological activity.
• Proteomic Analysis: Mass spectrometry identified both in-frame and frameshifted peptides, suggesting that mRNA modifications lead to diverse protein products with possible immune implications.
• Deutenomics: Highlighted the role of deuterium in stabilizing mRNA and spike proteins, affecting their breakdown and potentially leading to extended persistence in the body.

Expanding into the proton tunneling importance from the work of Dr. Judith Klinman’s expertise:

Proton Tunneling and Enzyme Catalysis

1. Enzyme Catalysis and mRNA Stability:

• Proton tunneling is a quantum mechanical phenomenon where protons can pass through energy barriers rather than going over them. This has profound implications for enzyme catalysis, particularly in reactions involving hydrogen transfers.
• In the context of mRNA vaccines, the stability of mRNA molecules and their subsequent translation into spike proteins could be influenced by enzymatic processes where proton tunneling plays a role. This stability could impact the persistence of these molecules in the body.

2. Hydrogen Bonding and Structural Stability:

• Dr. Klinman’s work emphasizes the importance of hydrogen bonding networks in enzyme active sites and their role in facilitating proton transfer.
• Modified mRNA and the resultant spike proteins might have altered hydrogen bonding patterns due to biochemical modifications such as pseudouridine incorporation. These changes could influence the overall stability and degradation pathways of these molecules, potentially contributing to their prolonged presence in tissues.

Quantum Effects in mRNA Degradation and Translation

1. Proton Tunneling in RNA Decay Mechanisms:

• RNA degradation involves various nucleases and ribozymes, where proton transfer is a critical step. Proton tunneling could affect the efficiency and rate of these reactions.
• The biochemical modifications in mRNA vaccines might alter the typical proton transfer pathways, thereby affecting the decay rates of these molecules. This could explain the observed persistence of mRNA up to 30 days post-injection.

2. Enzymatic Processes and Modified mRNA:

• Enzymes like RNA polymerases and ribosomes, involved in the synthesis and translation of mRNA, could exhibit altered catalytic properties in the presence of modified nucleotides.
• Proton tunneling could influence the fidelity and efficiency of these enzymatic processes, potentially leading to the production of frameshifted recombinant spike proteins. This frameshifting might result in the generation of unexpected peptide products, eliciting off-target immune responses.

Implications for Long-term Protein Persistence

1. Proton Tunneling and Protein Folding:

• The proper folding and stability of proteins, including recombinant spike proteins, are crucial for their function and degradation. Proton tunneling can impact the folding pathways and stability of these proteins.
• The introduction of proline residues in spike proteins, as highlighted in the study, could create sites for increased deuterium (heavy hydrogen) binding. These sites might exhibit unique proton tunneling properties, contributing to the long-term stability and resistance to degradation of these proteins.

2. Deuterium and Enzymatic Action:

• Deuterium has different tunneling properties compared to protium (the most common hydrogen isotope), which could affect enzymatic reactions involving spike protein degradation.
• The accumulation of unregulated deuterium in proline-rich regions of spike proteins can lead to reduced degradation by proteases, resulting in their prolonged presence in circulation. This aligns with the study’s findings of spike protein persistence for over half a year.

Ref 12: “To stabilize or not to stabilize RNA – that is still the question”

P olymerase theta (Polθ) provides critical insights into the stability and potential genetic integration of RNA templates, which are directly relevant to understanding the findings in the Boros et al. study on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. The role of Polθ in reverse transcribing stable RNA and the impact of deuterium on RNA stability highlight important biochemical mechanisms that could explain the prolonged presence and potential adverse effects of vaccine-derived mRNA and spike proteins in human tissues.

Ref. Boros LG, Kyriakopoulos AM, Brogna C, Piscopo M, McCullough PA, Seneff S. Long-lasting, biochemically modified mRNA, and its frameshifted recombinant spike proteins in human tissues and circulation after COVID-19 vaccination. Pharmacol Res Perspect. 2024; 12:e1218. doi:10.1002/prp2.1218

Related https://bit.ly/3HkQ4vh

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26th of April 2023

Members of the public, staff and contractors (particularly women/pregnant women), children (especially those 8 years and younger), the disabled and the elderly are advised to avoid the following areas:

•The uMhlanga’s Southern Sun Cabana Beach Resort

https://goo.gl/maps/X4zBmUqYaxDtsATF6

•Above and opposite the Wimpy Restaurant: top lawns, viewing area, large chess board, and lower residential units.

https://goo.gl/maps/B2Zrw1GrZwGe5i8k6

Following a complaint on the 19th of April 2023, the camouflaged and well hidden (to the public) cellular transmitter array installation was investigated.

On the 20th of April 2023, the management of the Southern Sun Cabana Beach Resort was alerted to the hazard zones of concern.

Management of the Southern Sun Cabana Beach Resort stated the installation array belongs to and is operated by Vodacom.

The management had requested the installation and safety parameters from Vodacom as regards to the installation on the same day but still nothing has been received to date, the 24th of April 2023.

On the 25th of April 2023, a complaint was laid with the uMhlanga South African Police Service (SAPS) and a further investigation is underway.

If persons are experiencing exposure or post-exposure symptoms, they are encouraged to see their physician.

Source:

James Lech

Diplomatic Science Officer

World Health Organisation – International EMF Project – Optical Radiation – South Africa

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The video is available to our members at:

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9th September 2021

“We measured the radiation from a microwave and compared it to a 5G tower”

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/science/412846-we-measured-the-radiation-from-a-microwave-and-compared-it-to-a-5g-tower.html/amp – published 6 September 2021

Comments

I can appreciate the journalist Jan Vermeulen wishing to bring attention to this Public Interest area, however, there are some areas that are in need of course-correcting and updating as part of creating a transparent and accountable government. The purpose is to help concerned citizen scientists and researchers understand the subject topic better, with the hope of developing solutions.

Strongly stated in Chapter 1 of the textbook Chemical Principles by Dumdahl De Coste, we see the idea of changing theories in all realms of science. It is also important to keep in mind that scientists are human. They have prejudices; they misinterpret data; they become emotionally attached to their theories and thus lose objectivity; and they play politics. The progress of science is often affected more by the frailties of humans and their institutions than by the limitations of scientific measuring devices. The scientific methods are only as effective as the humans using them. They do not automatically lead to progress. One of the most convincing manners that lead to progress is through the visualization of the data, followed by the knowledge transfer of that data.

While the spirit of the article was to use visuals to help communicate some data, it displays doing so through the use of scientese and ambiguous use of citations. (1) Use of such tactics as displayed in the article poses clear issues and dangers, especially when the context is not understood by the reading audience. I recommend reading the simple and easy to follow cited article.

Areas of concern identified:

1. “MyBroadband sent a researcher to……”. It is odd the researcher was not listed, nor searchable. Especially for such an article. Even if the researcher is not a high profile academic, it does not discount their potential contribution. In many instances what is called an amateur scientist, could be a person of immense passion and as history informs us, amazing discoveries and contributions to society typically come from pursued passion. However, the demonstration of the mishandling of the meter by the investigator raises some potential areas of concern as detailed in the SA Govt. study. (2)

2. The article refers to 5G measurements however, a 5G spectrum analyzer was not used.

3. “The current scientific understanding is that electromagnetic waves up to the visible light spectrum are unlikely to be harmful to human health below certain power thresholds…….Non-ionising radiation does not cause DNA damage as ionising radiation does, but it may be harmful to human health at high enough power levels.” 

a. This is incorrect and dated. This is covered and explained in the WHO National Report 2021. (3)

b. What is stated is contrary to the array of Nobel Prize Awards for Medicine, Chemistry, and Physics. While a Nobel Prize is not a definitive truth, it is the demonstration to the general consensus of scientists at the time. 

4. “The difference is that microwave ovens emit these waves at a much higher power level, measured in Watt (W), compared to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices.”

(a) This too is incorrect.

5. Referencing ICNIRP guidelines and safety levels refers to thermal effects and not biological effects. The mathematics used in ICNIRP does not allow for calculations into biological effects, hence the use of Quantum Mechanics calculations. This is referenced in the WHO National Report 2021, and multiple WHO reports.

6. “Our researcher said it wasn’t possible to get a proper reading from the tower due to the inverse-square law….”

(a) Again, this statement is misleading. Explained and confirmed by both SA and international research on the subject matter. This is also explained in detail in the SA Govt. study. 

(b) The Inverse-square law referred to in the article is with the application of “free-space propagation”, meaning open and free space. In urban environments this is incorrect due to the occurrence of localized hot spots where: 

(i) The ICNIRP reference levels can be exceeded. 

(ii) The measured levels far exceed the free-space propagation calculation for the inverse square law.

(iii) The levels at the base of a tower can be elevated.

(iv) When measuring dosimetry, it is not only the measuring of a single ​​source but with multiple devices connecting to the transmitter, and other devices, the power levels can greatly increase, versus the transmitter alone by itself.

7. “We obtained our maximum measurement of 0.8 W/m2 from the router when our field strength meter was right on top of it.”

The meter is set up for far-field measurements and not near-field. What was performed is poor user error. These concepts are detailed in the SA Govt. Study.

8. “It also indicated that devices such as microwaves that have been around for more than 50 years should be of greater concern than some new technologies such as 5G mobile networks.”

a. Another incorrect term. This is explained well in the field of Mitochondrial Medicine. We have two DNAs, Genomic and Mitochondrial. 50 years ago only wealthy persons in general had access to such microwaves and the exposure to said fields. mtDNA has what is called a heteroplasmy rate. (The rate of epigenetic mutation and damage passed over generations.) See Doug Wallace who received the Franklin Award, also our very own famous South African Prof. Himla Soodyall and her wonderful contributions to this field.

It is unfortunate that such an investigative article was put together in the manner that it was. However, it is not the only subject to being led astray through the use of ​​scientese and ambiguous use of citations. For this reason in-part, is why multiple Organs of State banded together to try and address such communications. As listed in the WHO National Report two courses have been put together as a starting point, offering university course points from one of the top universities in the world. 

Two courses on offer:

1. Introduction to Sub-Molecular Medical Sciences
2. Introduction to Sub-Molecular Agricultural Sciences

The courses take a single concept in quantum mechanics and demonstrate it with practical applications in translational medicine. The course shall apply the same teaching methodology employed by the NASA HRP (human research program). The course will examine the interactive and synergistic relationship of Light, Water, and Magnetism.

This course provides a framework for gaining and organizing medical knowledge and not simply a set of facts but also a plan of action.* Observed behaviour in the world of science is referred to as Natural Law* A number of Laws can tell us what happens, but not WHY* In this course, we will try to explain the WHYs and make observations from first-hand experiences.

Benefits

1. ECTS – European Course Transfer credits from one of the top universities in the world. Credits are transferable to SA and the USA.
2. 5 Day intense Winter School course.
3. Open to Bachelor’s, Masters, PhDs, and Professionals. Professionals would be able to use them toward their CPDs.
   1. In select cases, even High School students who demonstrate the aptitude would be able to enroll and then use the credits in their university degree once enrolled.

It is encouraged and welcomed for the anonymous MyBroadband researcher to enroll into these courses.

Kind regards

James Lech

Doctoral Candidate

World Health Organization – International EMF Project & Optical Radiation – ZA, Chair

Diplomatic Science Officer – ZA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslech/

References:

(1) Haard J, Slater MD, Long M. Scientese and ambiguous citations in the selling of unproven medical treatments. Health Commun. 2004;16(4):411-26. doi: 10.1207/s15327027hc1604_2. PMID: 15465688.

(2) Lech, James; de le Rey, Edward; Krauss, K. (2017). Thesis JC Lech – Constructing an EMF radiation HYGEIA framework and model to demonstrate a public interest override, 326.

(3)

https://www.academia.edu/49209568/World_Health_Organization_International_EMF_Project_International_Advisory_Committee_IAC_25th_anniversary_of_the_International_EMF_Project_and_the_10th_Optical_Radiation_meeting_South_Africa_National_Report_2021?sm=b

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A concern regarding the new WHO EMF IAC South African Report and Committee has been expressed as follows:

“The EMF project is a total farce headed by industry. WHO is completely captured by them. Do not look to them for anything!”

In response to this statement as it applies to South Africa:

It is easy to understand the motivation behind the statement. We get that. (There are many posts on our website concerning this particular topic.)

However, the concern appears to stem from a place of great misunderstanding and the significance of the 2021 NRF-WHO-IAC ZA report.

Simply put – we [South Africa] are doing our own independent thing, for the people, by the people. (It is important to note that this applies only to those who want to get involved, are willing to learn, and who are genuinely dedicated to bring about effective change and accountability for the health of all the people of South Africa.)

The following might aid in better understanding:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has taken over the role of WHO IAC country reporting and advisory body.

National Research Foundation:

The NRF is governed by the NRF ACT, an ACT in legislation and is government supported. It is an independent body of government which is part of the Department of Science and Technology. It includes the NPA, Medical Research Council and the Human Rights Commission.

The WHO IAC ZA committee is made-up of the following:

1. Department of Science and Innovation
2. Department of Health
3. Department of Defence
4. Department of Agriculture and Forestry Services
5. Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
6. Department of International Relations and Cooperation
7. Ethics committees
8. International Science Council

The NRF was elected to head the committee due to its demonstrated skills, experience in such matters, and endorsed international nominations.

It is the voice of the nation, as stipulated in the report. Public interest is a common concern amongst citizens and is significant in the management and affairs of local, provincial and national government and is rooted in the SA Constitutional Human Rights (1996) as a promotion of social accountability.

The concern expressed missed the following from the report:

Excerpts from the report:

The purpose of the effort is twofold.

Firstly it seeks to create and house a database of legislation pertaining to EMF exposure. 

Secondly, it seeks to promote dialogue on the risks related to EMF exposure.

The EMF project is a multidisciplinary research endeavor integrating efforts from multiple sectors. Of particular import to South Africa is research into EMF exposure risks, EMF shielding modifications, and bio-adaptation mitigation options related to climate change. The EMF Project is endorsed by the Surgeon General, and as such, the Nation’s doctor is provided with the best available scientific information on how to improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The mission of the EMF Project is to protect, promote, and advance the health of our Nation.

…“ it seeks to support policy formation through developing and nurturing expertise across disciplines. The benefit of more rigorous and fact-based standards will assist in achieving transparent, effective, and accountable government in South Africa.”

New policies and legislations regarding EMF exposure

SA still does not have an EMF projection standard in place, nor the legislation to govern the import, use, and application of laser devices for medical applications. The 2017 government study – following reviews by multiple organs of state – does endorse a means of achieving a working EMF protection standard within 12-16 months. However, current political obstacles are curtailing this development. It is suggested that these obstacles are confronted in order to reduce social unrest and resource expenses related to increasing litigation.

Further areas of public concern and concomitant national responses

Utilities SMART meters: Similar to both FR and NL, in SA some members of the public, and municipal pilot projects have submitted complaints about SMART meter installations. One of the main complaints surrounds RF emissions.

Energy transmission: Similar to Germany, with increasing electrical energy demands and services the generation and transmission of power is requiring increasing proximity between the generating source, transmission line, and the population. This is also evident with the expansion of renewable energy and the upgrading of existing infrastructure. There is general consensus that additional precautionary and safety measures are required when erecting or significantly altering low-frequency installations and direct current installation. 

Possibilities must be exhausted to minimize the EM and EMF generated by the respective installation using state-of-the-art processes taking into account the circumstances within the respective installers’ sphere of influence.

Electrohypersensitivity (EHS): as per the report https://www.emfsa.co.za/ehs-research-update-june-2021/s.

ICD code billing guidance and encompassed treatments within medical/health insurance schemes: 

Plans are underway to work toward bringing forward advances in medicine related to the domain of this report. For example, rTMS, PBM, PDT, cryotherapy, NBW, DDW, electro-, etc…

The number of EMF and Climate Change related complaints received by various government departments has been increasing over time. 

In the past, these have not been handled optimally, but there is now a general consensus to strive toward cooperative solutions and synergy. One of the proposed means employed is to increase both technical and non-technical communication strategies. This will encourage the nation’s inhabitants to become citizen scientists in a pedagogy that is aligned with this committees’ voice.

Examples of the application of sub-molecular medical sciences include:

1. Training of medical doctors (CPD training).

2. Improvement of medical services.

3. Improvement of human and animal health by mitigating environmental effects, and developing resilience programs to combat climate change and EMF.

4. Development of updated teaching curricula for 1st and 2nd-year medical students in biophysics.

Public citizen science engagement and accelerated learning projects. Plans are currently underway to develop a cost-effective animated education series; DIY projects for at-home and/or government projects; and a Netflix series. The strategic reason for these communication mediums is a move toward enhancing accessibility requirements and making the material available in multiple languages, with subtitles, and other features addressing disability needs.

In conclusion – these are new, positive and exciting developments that involve a lot of very hard work and dedication, and will continue to do so in the future. Certainly remarkable and not all doom and gloom.

Therefore we ask the question – How does the above translate to “The EMF project is a total farce headed by industry. WHO is completely captured by them. Do not look to them for anything!”?

If anything, it is the above statement that is a total farce.

The South African National Report is available from:

Academia

ResearchGate

EMFSA 

An even better understanding can be gained by listening to the chair of the committee explaining the implications of the WHO International EMF Project – IAC – South Africa National Report 2021 https://youtu.be/uJIahstO3LM?t=1

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Reference number: 210716.000.NRF-WHO-IAC-ZA
Date: 16 July 2021

Dear Parties

We have concluded our investigation, findings and endorsement on actions to be taken further. They are
summarized below.

1. The permittance and operation of the Cellular Mast Tower on Erf 1603 BKH are in contravention of
   National Policies, Bi-lateral agreements and International Treaties under ‘substances released into
   the environment’ within the definition of ‘public safety or environmental risk’.
2. The permit for the Cellular Mast Tower is endorsed to be revoked within two (2) days.
3. The deconstruction of the Cellular Mast Tower is endorsed within fourteen (14) days.
4. The merits for an Equality High Court application have been met.

PDF – Findings into Investigation Audit into Erf 1603 BKH https://www.emfsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/210716.000.NRF-WHO-IAC-ZA.Erf-1603-BKH.pdf

BACKGROUND

The international electromagnetic field (EMF) project of the World Health Organization (WHO) is a collaborative effort of the WHO teams for Environment, Climate Change and Health (ECCH) and Radiation and Health (ionizing and non-ionizing). The purpose of the effort is twofold. Firstly it seeks to create and house a database of legislation pertaining to EMF exposure. Secondly, it seeks to promote dialogue on the risks related to EMF exposure. The establishment of the EMF Project is motivated by the fact that EMF of a very broad range of frequencies represents one of the most common and fastest growing environmental influences on human health. EMF may have notable positive or negative effects on health, depending on the exposure context. EMF has been around since the birth of the universe, with light being its most familiar form. Electric and magnetic fields are part of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which extends from static electric and magnetic fields, through radiofrequency, ultraviolet, and infrared radiation, to X-rays. Various Organs of State have reviewed the research endeavors of the NRF in this emerging field and found that the research is innovative and strongly aligned with South Africa’s national interests. The EMF project is a multidisciplinary research endeavor integrating efforts from multiple sectors. Of particular import to South Africa is research into EMF exposure risks, EMF shielding modifications, and bio-adaptation mitigation options related to climate change. The EMF Project is endorsed by the Surgeon General, and the Nation’s doctor is provided with the best available scientific information on how to improve health outcomes and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The mission of the EMF Project is to protect, promote, and advance the health of our Nation.

PDF https://www.emfsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/World_Health_Organization_International.pdf

available from:

https://www.academia.edu/49209568/World_Health_Organization_International_EMF_Project_International_Advisory_Committee_IAC_25th_anniversary_of_the_International_EMF_Project_and_the_10th_Optical_Radiation_meeting_South_Africa_National_Report_2021

AND

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352350669_World_Health_Organization_-International_EMF_Project-International_Advisory_Committee_IAC-_25th_anniversary_of_the_International_EMF_Project_and_the_10th_Optical_Radiation_meeting_South_Africa_Nat

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PDF https://www.emfsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/World_Health_Organization_International.pdf

available from:

https://www.academia.edu/49209568/World_Health_Organization_International_EMF_Project_International_Advisory_Committee_IAC_25th_anniversary_of_the_International_EMF_Project_and_the_10th_Optical_Radiation_meeting_South_Africa_National_Report_2021

AND

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352350669_World_Health_Organization_-International_EMF_Project-International_Advisory_Committee_IAC-_25th_anniversary_of_the_International_EMF_Project_and_the_10th_Optical_Radiation_meeting_South_Africa_Nat

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Government Activities
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has taken over the role of WHO IAC country reporting and advisory body. The NRF is an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). Its mandate is to promote and support research through funding, human resource development, and the provision of National Research Facilities in the fields of natural, medical, social sciences, humanities, and technology. The NRF serves as the National body responsible for adhering to a number of international bodies regulations, including the International Science Council’s (ISC) requirements. Further details regarding the NRF can be accessed via the following link: https://www.nrf.ac.za/about-us/

Since 2015 the NRF has increased research efforts that have focused on developing science-based solutions to the effects of increased exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. This includes non-native electromagnetic (EM) fields (EMF), infrared, optical, and ultraviolet photons. The NRF has distinguished itself in emerging research, and has vast interdisciplinary experience having coordinated input from multiple fields. The NRF is committed to strengthening the civic role and social responsibility of the higher education sector and promoting the fundamental role of science and research in development. Further, it seeks to support policy formation through developing and nurturing expertise across disciplines. The benefit of more rigorous and fact-based standards will assist in achieving transparent, effective, and accountable government in South Africa.

7 page Report pdf https://www.emfsa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Final_2021-WHO-EMF-Project-Report-ZA.pdf

National contact:
Report chaired and presented by:
Mr. James C. Lech
National Research Foundation
who.internationalemfproject.za@gmail.com

This report was commissioned by the WHO International EMF Project IAC-ZA and ISC. committee.

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