Chernobyl’s Stray Dogs Are Genetically Distinct—But Radiation Isn’t the Reason
Dogs living near the Chernobyl nuclear plant aren’t radioactive mutants—but their genetic differences reveal a surprising story.
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The Dogs of Chernobyl May Not Be Mutating After All, Study Claims
For nearly 40 years, the Chernobyl exclusion zone (CEZ) has been a laboratory for scientists to study the long-term effects of radiation exposure. One of the ongoing subjects in this unintentional ...
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Chernobyl dogs do show ‘dramatic’ genetic differences – but not because of radiation
Radiation-induced mutations may not be the reason for the genetic differences between dog populations living near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, according to a new study. The study ...
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Worms living near Chernobyl nuclear plant have developed a ‘super power’
The researchers found despite high radiation, the genomes of the worms were not damaged. The exciting discovery does not mean Chernobyl is ... of free newsletters to suit your interests.
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The Dogs of Chernobyl May Not Be Mutating After All, One Study Claims
For nearly 40 years, the Chernobyl exclusion zone (CEZ) has been a laboratory for scientists to study the long-term effects of radiation exposure. One of the ongoing subjects in this unintentional ...
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Chernobyl dogs do show ‘dramatic’ genetic differences – but not because of radiation
Radiation-induced mutations may not be the reason for the genetic differences between dog populations living near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, according to a new study. The study, published on ...