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

Nearly four decades after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, scientists have identified subtle genetic mutation clusters in the children of exposed fathers. By focusing on radiation-specific mutation ...
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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 ...

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 number of mutations in their DNA.
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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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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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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 ...

40 years later, kids of Chornobyl nuclear disaster victims show mutations in first such proof

The Chornobyl nuclear disaster has shown an indirect effect on the children of those exposed to radiation in 1986. Scientists have evidence that their DNA was altered as genes were passed on to them ...

Epic users have a week to pick up everything they need to get started in a mutant-filled MMOFPS

If you want to pick up Return to Ash or Stalcraft: X Starter Edition for free, all you need to do is log in to the Epic Games ...

The X-Files Reboot from Ryan Coogler Gets Pilot Order at Hulu With Danielle Deadwyler Set to Star

The X-Files Reboot from Ryan Coogler Gets Pilot Order at Hulu With Danielle Deadwyler Set to Star Credit: IGN Ryan Coogler’s The X-Files reboot is moving forward at Hulu with Danielle Deadwyler (Carry ...
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CNN Teams With Nat Geo International For ‘Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown’

EXCLUSIVE: CNN and Nat Geo are teaming up for their latest international series, Disaster: The Chernobyl Meltdown. The CNN Original four-part series is a co-production with National Geographic ...