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This ancient genetic information appears to persist across different species and even within humans, exhibiting a potential evolutionary advantage. Populations residing in areas with historically high radiation levels, like Ramsar in Iran, show normal rates of cancer and an enigmatic ability to repair DNA more effectively than those living in lower radiation areas—suggestive of a long-standing adaptation to radiation.
A Look to the Future
Understanding these resilient traits could reshape how we think about evolution, survival, and even human potential. As humanity faces the prospects of space colonization, the evolutionary arms race may begin anew. Life forms might inherit or reactivate these ancient adaptations to manage new environmental challenges presented by cosmic radiation.