Evol Appl February 2022 PMID 35233243

Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

Clément Car, André Gilles, Olivier Armant, Pablo Burraco, Karine Beaugelin-Seiller, Sergey Gashchak, Virginie Camilleri, Isabelle Cavalié, Patrick Laloi, Christelle Adam-Guillermin, Germán Orizaola, Jean-Marc Bonzom

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Several posts highlight the surprising increase in biodiversity and the potential for rapid evolution in the Chernobyl zone, using words like 'unusual,' 'dynamics,' and phrases like 'very interesting' to reflect curiosity and fascination. The tone remains scientific but also hints at a sense of wonder about nature's resilience, with some language emphasizing the importance of further research and the study's novelty.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some posts referencing the increased biodiversity and evolution of tree frogs in Chernobyl, indicating general support or acceptance.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show a high level of curiosity, particularly with references to the study's implications and the unique evolutionary processes observed in Chernobyl's environment.

EngagementModerate engagement

While some comments reference specific scientific aspects such as genetic mutations and mitochondrial DNA, many seem to share impressions rather than deep analysis, suggesting moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The posts imply that the research is considered noteworthy, especially given the emphasis on its significance and the novel insights into radiation's role in evolution, yet it doesn't seem to evoke extreme reactions about societal or ecological impact.

Abstract in brief

The study investigated how tree frogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have evolved over nearly 30 years after the nuclear accident, focusing on their genetic diversity and mutation rates.
Results showed that these frogs maintain high genetic diversity and may have experienced an independent recent evolutionary history due to increased mutation rates, despite being exposed to ionizing radiation.
The findings suggest that Eastern tree frogs might offset harmful mutations through their large clutch sizes, but the long-term effects of radiation on other species in the zone remain uncertain.

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Biodiversity in Chernobyl 36 Years After Nuclear Disaster

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Rapid Evolution of Tree Frogs in Chernobyl's Radiation Zone

This episode examines how tree frogs in the Chernobyl exclusion zone have evolved over 30 years, maintaining genetic diversity and experiencing increased mutations despite radiation exposure, highlighting potential…

UnevenCuttlefish · Jan 7, 2023 6 views

Andreas

@mupp4rn · X

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NukePomo⚛️

@PomodoroMarco · X

@GiusePat @Paroladilaura Serio? Ti consiglio un giro sulla letteratura. Lascio studi ad esempi. A Chernobyl la biodiversità è molto aumentata rispetto al 1986 e al periodo subito prossimo all'incidente https://t.co/lMLHjbW6TF https://t.co/akt5pB3Q68 https://t.co/sJp6WLi05V

Apr 27, 2023 · 325 followers View post →

Jean-Marc Bonzom

@JMBonzom · X

RT @clement_car: How have Chernobyl tree frogs evolved since the accident?

Nov 24, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,426 followers View post →

Archive ouverte AMU

@HAL_AMU · X

[hal-03842517] Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone by Clément Car et al. https://t.co/DN1cHp0eW2

Nov 8, 2022 · 1 like · 555 followers View post →

Johann von Elbogen

@von_Elbogen · X

Open Access & The Times https://t.co/PCMDDxYMij https://t.co/6XYH2cjtCK

Oct 9, 2022 · 666 followers View post →

Johann von Elbogen

@von_Elbogen · X

@echo24cz Avšak: Open Access https://t.co/PCMDDygVwr

Oct 9, 2022 · 666 followers View post →

Ryu-ron

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Oct 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 802 followers View post →

Jean-Marc Bonzom

@JMBonzom · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Oct 7, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,426 followers View post →

ettore meccia

@ettoremeccia · X

@dianacalibana Guardando le mutazioni mitocondriali si vede una situazione ancora bella dinamica! https://t.co/TzM9HHdPUw

Oct 1, 2022 · 47 followers View post →

RADIATION IMPACT

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Feb 11, 2022 · 14 shares · 5,783 followers View post →

Mikołaj Kaczmarski

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RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 9, 2022 · 14 shares · 424 followers View post →

Pablo Burraco

@pabloburraco · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 9, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,199 followers View post →

Bob Wong (@bbmwong.bsky.social)

@BBM_Wong · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 9, 2022 · 14 shares · 4,442 followers View post →

Dylan Padilla

@Dylan_Padilla94 · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 9, 2022 · 14 shares · 540 followers View post →

salazar.camilo

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RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 9, 2022 · 14 shares · 860 followers View post →

Michael Bertram

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RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 9, 2022 · 14 shares · 3,224 followers View post →

Bibiana Rojas

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RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 9, 2022 · 14 shares · 5,121 followers View post →

Theophrastus

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RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 4, 2022 · 14 shares · 554 followers View post →

Xavier F.

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RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 4, 2022 · 14 shares · 164 followers View post →

brant faircloth

@brantfaircloth · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 4, 2022 · 14 shares · 1,452 followers View post →

Jason Munshi-South

@urbanevol · X

RT @EvolAppJournal: Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/p7QX8MnY42 by Car et al @cleme…

Feb 4, 2022 · 14 shares · 3,233 followers View post →

Elizabeth Dufourcq Sekatcheff

@EDufourcqS · X

RT @clement_car: How have Chernobyl tree frogs evolved since the accident?

Feb 2, 2022 · 5 shares · 16 followers View post →

Jean-Marc Bonzom

@JMBonzom · X

RT @clement_car: How have Chernobyl tree frogs evolved since the accident?

Feb 2, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,426 followers View post →

Evolutionary Applications

@EvolAppJournal · X

RT @clement_car: How have Chernobyl tree frogs evolved since the accident?

Jan 28, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,011 followers View post →

Pablo Burraco

@pabloburraco · X

RT @clement_car: How have Chernobyl tree frogs evolved since the accident?

Jan 26, 2022 · 5 shares · 1,199 followers View post →

Clément Car

@clement_car · X

How have Chernobyl tree frogs evolved since the accident?

Jan 26, 2022 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 102 followers View post →

Jean-Marc Bonzom

@JMBonzom · X

@_IMIB_ Un animal mutante es un animal que ha sufrido mutaciones genéticas. ¿Estamos de acuerdo con esta definición? Si es así, le garantizo que hay animales con un alto índice de mutaciones en la zona de exclusión de Chernóbil. Lea nuestro último estudio: https://t.co/3s0vfq9gGP

Jan 18, 2022 · 1,426 followers View post →

Himender Bharti

@adubharti · X

Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/wNWpRVnXk4

Oct 27, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,325 followers View post →

Evolutionary Applications

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Oct 27, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,011 followers View post →

Mikaeylah Davidson @microbemik.bsky.social

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Oct 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,016 followers View post →

Jean-Marc Bonzom

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Oct 21, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,426 followers View post →

Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids

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Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone | Evolutionary Applications https://t.co/5YCQWUTiyI

Jul 22, 2021 · 1 like · 4,050 followers View post →

Bat_papers

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Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone https://t.co/zz0rg5Ua9p

Dec 6, 2020 · 1,251 followers View post →

bxv_ecol

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bioRxiv Ecology

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Dec 6, 2020 · 1,787 followers View post →

bioRxiv

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Unusual evolution of tree frog populations in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.

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