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.
Chernobyl’s feral dogs are genetically unique, but not mutated
Feral dogs living near Chernobyl differ genetically from their ancestors who survived the 1986 nuclear plant disaster—but these variations do not appear to stem from radioactivity-induced mutations.
The Dogs of Chernobyl May Not Be Mutating After All, One Study Claims
On April 26, 1986, the worst nuclear disaster since World War II decimated Chernobyl in the Soviet Union. Nearly 40 years later, a lot has changed. Chernobyl, for one, is now within the borders of ...
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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 ...
Chernobyl’s mutant wolves developing resistance to cancer, study says
Wolves in Chernobyl’s radiation zone appear to have adapted to the highly radioactive environment and appear resiliant ...
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The Dogs of Chernobyl May Not Be Mutating After All, Study Claims
Chernobyl, for one, is now within the borders ... Some experts theorized that this could be radiation-induced mutations at work, but others disagreed, saying how isolating the cause other ...