US EditionDogs living near Chernobyl nuclear site evolving faster than they do elsewhere: Study
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A new study that analyzed the DNA of more than 300 wild dogs that lived in the Chernobyl area found that these dogs are undergoing faster evolutionary changes than animals in other regions. It is an important contribution to the understanding of the impact of radiation on living beings. In the past, for example, it was found that frogs in the Chernobyl area turned black.
Dogs living near Chernobyl nuclear site evolving faster than they do elsewhere: Study
Researchers from the University of South Carolina and the National Human Genome Research Institute have started analysing the DNA of 302 feral dogs living in or near the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to explore how radiation might have impacted their genetic makeup, according to a report
The Resilient Dogs of Chernobyl: Evolution Under Radiation
What happens when life is thrust into an environment of unrelenting radiation and isolation? The story of the dogs of Chernobyl answers this question with a blend of heartbreak and awe. Descendants of pets abandoned after the 1986 nuclear disaster, these dogs have not just survived but adapted remarkably to their harsh surroundings. By exploring their genetic resilience and evolution, we can glean insights into survival against all odds—and even…
Adapted to urban life, these animals no longer only play the role of hunters, but have been fully integrated into the family nucleus. Read more
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