Rat Resources:
RGD (Rat Genome Database)
Rat Genome Project at BCM
NCBI: Rat Genome Resources
Rat Mapping Resources at Wellcome Trust Centre
Rat Atlas
Rat Development (UNSW Embryology)
NBRP (The National BioResource Project for the Rat in Japan)
Rat ENU Mutagenesis
Eurotrans
Riken BioResource Center: NBRP Rat genome BAC clones
ILAR Lab Code Registry
Norecopa: rat procedures and video of functional rat anatomy
Other Repositories:
MMRRC (Mutant Mouse Resource and Research Centers)
MU MMRRC (University of Missouri)
NSRRC (National Swine Resource & Research Center)
ZFIN (The Zebrafish Model Organism Database)
National Gnotobiotic Rodent Resource
Primate Resources
NIH Office of Research Infrastructure (ORIP) Division of Comparative Medicine
03.08.2026
Introducing the Black Rat (Rattus rattus) Species Resource Page
RGD announced the release of a new comparative species page for the Black Rat (Rattus rattus).
08.25.2025
Why Research Resource Identifiers (RRIDs) Are Important
RRIDs are unique identifiers for key biological resources, genetically enigineered animals and reagents like antibodies. Piekniewska et al. document how use of RRIDs improves trackability. Importantly, better citation practices increase research rigor and reproducibility.
07.30.2025
Animal Models and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
NAMs are lab (e.g., organoids and iPSCs) or computer-based methods intended to expand our tools for modeling human biology and disease. While this field is rapidly evolving, the need for animal models remains, especially for situations where a complex biological system is necessary. In addition, animal models serve as vital in vivo controls for the validation and verification of emerging NAMs.
02.16.2025
In Need of a New Rat Model?
Need a new rat model? The RRRC in conjunction with the MU Animal Modeling Core (AMC) can assist with the generation of transgenic rats, create knock-out and knock-in rats using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and genetically manipulate rat embryonic stem cells to make chimeric animals. Contact us to discuss your rat model needs and how we can help.