A consequence of the Chernobyl nuclear accident is an increased rate of inherited mutation in mammals (including humans) living in the region. But the causes and the long-term effects on health remain unclear.
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Hillis, D. Life in the hot zone around Chernobyl. Nature 380, 665–666 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/380665a0
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