Wolves living near the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine have developed cancer-resistant genes. The study was conducted by researchers from Princeton University in the United States.
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, with the explosion of reactor No. 4 at the nuclear power plant. Two people died immediately and 29 over the coming days due to acute radiation syndrome, while the United Nations estimated that about 4,000 others died due to the repercussions. The team hopes that the study will eventually identify genetic mutations that could increase the odds of fighting cancer in humans.