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Radiation Exposure and Genetic Adaptations in Chernobyl Wolves

Scientists are studying how gray wolves in Chernobyl have genetically adapted to intense radiation exposure, with findings suggesting potential genetic mutations related to cancer resistance. The chapter explores the impact of the Chernobyl incident on wildlife and discusses the concept of rapid evolution in species to survive in changing environments.

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