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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

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 Monday in the journal PLOS One, has implications for our understanding of the effects of nuclear radiation exposure on populations.

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