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Chornobyl worms resist chronic nuclear radiations, resilient DNA shows - Interesting Engineering

Chornobyl worms resist chronic nuclear radiations, resilient DNA shows

Despite being exposed to chronic radiation, the worms’ DNA has remained undamaged.

Published: Mar 06, 2024 06:54 AM EST

Despite being exposed to chronic radiation, the worms’ DNA has remained undamaged.

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