"Study: Mutant Wolves in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Show Cancer-Resilient Abilities"
Mutant wolves in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have developed cancer-resilient genomes due to chronic exposure to radiation, with potential implications for human cancer treatment. Evolutionary biologist Cara Love and her team at Princeton University studied the wolves and found that their immune systems are similar to those of cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment. The research could provide insights into gene mutations that increase the odds of surviving cancer, and similar resilience may be present in Chernobyl dogs. However, further study has been hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
