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Chernobyl Wolves Show Signs of Cancer-Resistant Genes

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Forty years after the nuclear disaster, Princeton researchers find wolves in the exclusion zone carry genetic changes tied to cancer resilience.

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Science Alert

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40 Years After Chernobyl, Wolves May Be Adapting to Live With Radiation

In the isolated forests encroaching on the ruins of the Chernobyl exclusion zone, too dangerous for humans to inhabit, wolves are mysteriously thriving.

2 days ago·Australia

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The Telegraph

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Wolves living by Chernobyl nuclear plant develop cancer-resistant genes

Biologists from Princeton University hope study identifies proactive mutations which could increase odds of fighting disease in humans

5 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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ecoticias.com

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Chernobyl, 40 years later: mutant wolves are found surviving by feeding on radioactive prey… and resisting cancer like no other mammal

Mutant wolves in Chernobyl may shrug off radiation and cancer. Scientists are tracking how they do it.

3 months ago

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Popular Mechanics

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The Mutant Wolves of Chernobyl Have Evolved to Survive Cancer

In the shadow of nuclear disaster, these canines show remarkable resilience to the deadly disease.

3 months ago

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vienna.at

These Wolves Live in Chernobyl – and Could Help Defeat Cancer.

Gray wolves in the Chernobyl exclusion zone show an unusual resistance to cancer, according to researchers. Genetic analyses provide clues as to how the animals have adapted to the high levels of radiation.

5 days ago

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