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Goodbye to the idea that radiation only affects those who receive it—a study reveals clustered mutations that can be passed on to future generations

Since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, something has concerned scientists: can exposure to radiation leave marks in someone’s DNA that are passed on to ...
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Goodbye to a major uncertainty after Chernobyl—a study reveals DNA mutations in the children of workers, and the results change what had been feared for decades

In 1986, the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl released large amounts of ionizing radiation (IR) into the environment, and became one of the most serious ...
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Chernobyl children living with mutant DNA nearly 40 after nuclear disaster, study finds

After nearly 40 years, a new study has found that children of Chernobyl workers have mutations within their DNA ...

This Week in Science: Children of Chernobyl, Hair Loss Light Therapy, And More!

This week in science: the generational effects of nuclear radiation discovered in the children of Chernobyl cleanup workers; ...
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Australia has a secret 'Chernobyl'

Wittenoom was once a thriving Australian mining town. Today, it has been erased from official maps. For decades, residents lived surrounded by blue asbestos dust—spread on roads, schoolyards, and even ...
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Chernobyl nuclear disaster caused DNA mutation in children, study finds

A recent study has confirmed that the Chernobyl radiation disaster caused DNA mutations in the children of workers exposed to ...

Higher Frequency DNA Mutations Found In Children Of Chernobyl Cleanup Workers

They found an average of 2.65 clustered de novo mutations (cDNMs) per child, compared to 0.88 cDNMs in children of unexposed parents.

Chernobyl radiation caused DNA mutations in workers’ children, study confirms decades later

A recent study confirms that children of Chernobyl cleanup workers exhibit significant DNA mutations linked to their fathers' radiation exposure following the 1986 nuclear disaster, demonstrating a ...

Children of Chernobyl workers have mutations in their DNA, study reveals

Researchers from the University of Bonn have shown that children of cleanup workers at the power plant have an increased ...

DNA mutations found in CHILDREN of Chernobyl workers exposed to radiation after 1986 nuclear disaster

CHILDREN of the Chernobyl “liquidators” who risked it all to clean up the toxic mess are now suffering the consequences, ...
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Genetic Mutations Across Generations in Chernobyl Workers' Offspring

Khaberni - Nearly four decades after the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster, a new study reveals clear evidence of some effects of radiation exposure being passed to the next generation. Research ...