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flag Scientists find dogs in Chernobyl with genetic resistance to radiation and pollution.

flag Scientists have discovered two genetically distinct dog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone that show resistance to radiation, heavy metals, and pollution. flag The area, still radioactive, is home to about 900 stray dogs and mutant wolves that have developed resilience to cancer-causing radiation. flag The study raises questions about how many generations were needed for these mutations to stabilize.

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