Chernobyl’s Dogs May Be Evolving, but Scientists Don’t Know Why

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A new study found evidence of natural selection among dogs living in the Chernobyl area, but researchers do not yet know what caused the genetic differences. The evolutionary advantages, if any, also remain unclear.

A new study found evidence of natural selection in the dogs of Chernobyl, but it’s still unclear what drove these genetic differences and what evolutionary advantages they may provide.