Chernobyl's mutant wolves could revolutionize cancer research. Despite high levels of radiation, wolves survive in Chernobyl – thanks to their resistance to cancer.
Their genetic mutations could open up new avenues for medicine. The exclusion zone around Chernobyl (CEZ) still exists. The 1,000 square mile area is not allowed to enter due to the risk of cancer from radiation. People comply, but animals do not. People are exposed to 11.28 millirems of radiation daily throughout their lives. That's more than six times the legal safety limit for a human.