Chernobyl Genetic Study: DNA scan finds no extra mutations in children; solid data might ease worries

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Times of India

A major international study found no additional DNA damage in children conceived after the Chernobyl disaster linked to their parents' radiation exposure. Researchers analyzed families where parents were involved in cleanup or lived near the zone, revealing stable genetic patterns across generations. These findings, published in 'Science', may alleviate concerns about lasting genetic dangers from atomic events.