Canine Med Genet March 2023 PMID 36890600

Population dynamics and genome-wide selection scan for dogs in Chernobyl.

Megan N Dillon, Rachael Thomas, Timothy A Mousseau, Jennifer A Betz, Norman J Kleiman, Martha O Burford Reiskind, Matthew Breen

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The social discussions reflect a mix of curiosity and critique, with examples like one poster noting adaptation in dogs due to radiation exposure, using words like 'surprising' and 'genetic' to emphasize scientific importance, while another warns against media hype by pointing out differences between scientific findings and media claims. The tone ranges from scientific interest to skeptical commentary, illustrating active engagement with the study's significance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that Chernobyl's dogs show genetic adaptations or variations, supporting the idea of environmental influence on genetic diversity.

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Participants demonstrate high interest by engaging with new scientific insights and sharing links, indicating curiosity about how animals adapt to radiation exposure.

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The comments include mentions of specific results, such as adaptation and genetic variation, and some critique from users questioning the interpretation, showing active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some discussions highlight the broader implications of how long-term environmental stressors influence genetics, the overall tone suggests moderate impact mainly within scientific and environmental communities.

Abstract in brief

The study examines the genetic structure of free-breeding dogs in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, revealing two distinct populations with little gene flow between them, despite their proximity.
A genomewide scan identified 391 outlier loci influenced by directional selection, and 52 candidate genes potentially affected by prolonged exposure to contamination and environmental changes caused by the Chernobyl disaster.
Overall, the research helps us understand how long-term environmental stressors, like nuclear accidents, can influence the genetics and evolution of local animal populations.

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Chernobyl Disaster Effects on Genetic Mutations and Health Risks

Although the Chernobyl disaster occurred nearly 37 years ago, it still poses a threat to nearby ecosystems. This video discusses studies examining transgenerational risks of radiation exposure, focusing on findings…

SciTech Vault · Apr 14, 2023 59 views

emnreviews

@emnreviews.bsky.social · Bluesky

Maybe it's just me. (Link for last image's article: cgejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10..... I ran out of space in the alt text.)

Jun 12, 2025 · 1 like View post →

Gerardo

@geraptoquiebre · X

RT @PeronaSara: Los perros de Chernóbil muestran una sorprendente adaptación genética a la radiación. La zona de exclusión de Chernóbil se…

May 7, 2025 · 2 shares · 981 followers View post →

María

@carmen25465312 · X

RT @PeronaSara: Los perros de Chernóbil muestran una sorprendente adaptación genética a la radiación. La zona de exclusión de Chernóbil se…

May 7, 2025 · 2 shares · 433 followers View post →

Sara

@PeronaSara · X

May 6, 2025 · 27 likes · 2 shares · 1,361 followers View post →

Frank Gleed

@FGleed73314 · X

@MarioNawfal Not genetic mutations due to radiation, but genetic variation due to inbreeding "two populations are maintained as separate groups and are breeding predominantly amongst themselves" -- https://t.co/NxH0G8Sw5y

Feb 17, 2025 · 931 followers View post →

Frank Gleed

@FGleed73314 · X

@MarioNawfal Hype. Here's the original article which does NOT make the same claims as journalists: https://t.co/NxH0G8Sw5y Journalists often repeat an article's press release, which is, itself, written by publicists, not scientists.

Feb 17, 2025 · 931 followers View post →

Alex Georgakilas

@GeorgakilasAlex · X

Population dynamics and genome-wide selection scan for dogs in Chernobyl. Genetic evidence that suggests that these population may have adapted to exposures faced over many generations. #Chernobyl #dogs https://t.co/UfzXfqLYsS

Dec 8, 2024 · 271 followers View post →

@bryanmepstein.bsky.social · Bluesky

Population dynamics and genome-wide selection scan for #dogs in Chernobyl cgejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

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新しい天使

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June ONO

@Juno_naturasola · X

Population dynamics and genome-wide selection scan for dogs in Chernobyl | Canine Medicine and Genetics | Full Text ＊チョルノービリにおける野良犬たちの遺伝子解析 https://t.co/WgBfMI4nN8

Mar 21, 2023 · 569 followers View post →

Stefano Cattaneo DVM

@Albinovet · X

population dynamics and genome-wide selection scan for dogs in Chernobyl. This work will advance a broader understanding on the genetic effects of prolonged exposures to both #radiation and non-radiation toxic exposures https://t.co/euEDUFEwiF

Mar 14, 2023 · 2,719 followers View post →

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