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The Rat Genome Database: Genetic, Genomic, and Phenotypic Data Across Multiple Species
Stanley J F Laulederkind1, G Thomas Hayman1, Shur-Jen Wang1
1Department of Physiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Current Protocols
|June 22, 2023
Summary
The Rat Genome Database (RGD) provides comprehensive, curated data on rat genetics, diseases, and phenotypes. This resource aids researchers in exploring functional genomics and understanding rat models for human health research.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Bioinformatics
- Comparative Medicine
Background:
- The laboratory rat (Rattus norvegicus) is a crucial model organism for studying human health and disease.
- Experimental findings in rats have significant implications for human physiology and disease research.
- Access to curated, comprehensive data is essential for leveraging rat models effectively.
Conclusions:
- The Rat Genome Database (RGD) is an invaluable resource for researchers utilizing rat models.
- RGD facilitates in-depth exploration of functional genomic data, aiding in the understanding of rat biology and its relevance to human disease.
- The database and its associated tools empower researchers to conduct sophisticated analyses and gain insights into complex biological questions.
