Human activities might influence oncogenic processes in wild animal populations.

摘要: Based on the abundant studies available humans showing clear associations between rapid environmental changes and rate of neoplasia, we propose that human activities might increase cancer in wild populations through numerous processes. Most research this topic has concentrated wildlife prevalence environments are heavily contaminated with anthropogenic chemicals. Here, also additional processes including light pollution, accidental (for example, waste) or intentional bird feeders) feeding (and associated change diet), reduction genetic diversity human-impacted habitats. The species can thus be defined as an oncogenic species, moderating environment way it causes other populations. As impacts predicted to rather than decrease context urbanization), acknowledging possible links activity is crucial.