Human Population Density Influences Genetic Diversity of Two Rattus Species Worldwide: A Macrogenetic Approach.

ABSTRACT: On a planet experiencing constant human population growth, it is necessary to explore the anthropogenic effects on the genetic diversity of species, and specifically invasive species. Using an analysis that integrates comparative phylogeography, urban landscape genetics, macrogenetics and a systematic review, we explore the worldwide genetic diversity of the human commensal and anthropogenic species Rattus rattus and Rattus norvegicus. Based on metadata obtained considering 35 selected studies related to observed heterozygosity, measured by nuclear molecular markers (microsatellites, Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms-SNPs-, restrictition site-associated DNA sequencing -RAD-Seq-), socioeconomic and mobility anthropogenic factors were used as predictors of genetic diversity of

SUBMITTER: Sosa CC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10379283 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature