Mutant wolves exposed to Chernobyl disaster have developed resilience to Cancer

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Mutant wolves exposed to Chernobyl disaster have evolved a new superpower, scientists discover

• Mutant wolves' living in Chernobyl show signs that they're resilient to cancer
• Researchers hope studying the mutant wolves can lead to a cure for cancer
• READ MORE: Endangered species are thriving in Chernobyl

Feb 8, 2024

Mutant wolves roaming the wasteland of Chernobyl have developed a new superpower that could have life-saving implications for humans.

A team of researchers found the animals in the Chernobyl Evacuation Zone (CEZ) have genetically altered immune systems that show a resilience to cancer.

These findings gave researchers hope that the results can be used to find cures for human cancer patients.



Wolves developed mutated genes from Chernobyl's high radiation levels, making them resilient to cancer

Since the powerplant explosion in 1986, humans were evacuated from Chernobyl and the surrounding areas to avoid the extreme levels of radiation.

The absence of humans allowed wildlife to flourish and thrive in the CEZ, which contains 11.28 millirem of radiation – six times the allowed exposure amount for human workers.

[Mr.G]

Whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

Well actually it may kill you, but perhaps not your friend with the favorable alleles. Your friend's good genes get passed on to their descendants. And so it goes.