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With the publication of the rat genome, Nature news celebrates the contributions of the lab rat to medical science.
Rat genome unveiled
  NEWS
Rat genome unveiled
Deciphered DNA will boost medical research.
1 April 2004
The Renaissance rat
NEWS FEATURE
The Renaissance rat
Thanks to the availability of its genome sequence, and the promise of new genetically engineered strains, the rat is restoring its reputation as researchers' favourite lab animal. Alison Abbott hails a remarkable rodent.
1 April 2004
Rat genome unveiled
  NEWS AND VIEWS
Three's company
Publication of the rat genome sequence will not only advance physiological studies in this paragon of laboratory animals, but also greatly enhance the power of comparative research into mammalian genomes.
1 April 2004
The Renaissance rat
ARTICLE
Genome sequence of the Brown Norway rat yields insights into mammalian evolution
1 April 2004
Mouse genome special
Rat genome database
Rat genome resources
Compare your sequence against the rat
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A look back at rodents that have shaped medical research.
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Lab rats go wild in Oxfordshire
Lab rats go wild in Oxfordshire
A documentary film proves that laboratory rats can still survive in the wild.
3 February 2004
First cloned rats born
  First cloned rats born
Genetically identical rodents may help pinpoint gene function.
26 September 2003
It's a knockout
  It's a knockout
First rat to have key genes altered.
19 May 2003
Little alcohol could damage fetus
  Little alcohol could damage fetus
Rat study hints one drink a day during pregnancy may be dangerous
18 November 2002
Generation next
Reproductive transplants push fertility frontiers.
27 September 2002
Climax generator found
Rat study shows spinal-cord neurons control ejaculation.
30 August 2002
Generation next
Reproductive transplants push fertility frontiers.
27 September 2002
Sniffer rats stand up to smuggling
Computers train and monitor animal detectives.
11 June 2002
Here come the Ratbots
Desire drives remote-controlled rodents.
2 May 2002
First thawed transplant success
Rat becomes pregnant from frozen ovaries.
24 January 2002
Smell reflects shape
Rats can sniff out mirror-image molecules.
26 March 2001
Human cells patch up rat spinal cord
Cell transplants pave the way for human testing of multiple sclerosis therapy.
23 February 2001
 
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