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Chernobyl Dogs Show Genetic Adaptations to Radiation

8/3/2025

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Dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have undergone remarkable genetic changes due to prolonged radiation exposure, according to a groundbreaking study by the University of South Carolina and the National Human Genome Research Institute. Notably, genes linked to DNA repair and immune response have adapted, offering vital insights into the effects of radiation on both wildlife and human health.

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Dogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have undergone remarkable genetic changes due to prolonged radiation exposure, according to a groundbreaking study by the University of South Carolina and the National Human Genome Research Institute. Notably, genes linked to DNA repair and immune response have adapted, offering vital insights into the effects of radiation on both wildlife and human health.