The Norway rat, from an obnoxious pest to a laboratory pet
The laboratory rat was the first mammal domesticated for research purposes. It is descended from wild Norway rats, Rattus norvegicus, which despite their name likely originated in Asia. Exceptionally adaptable, these rodents now inhabit almost all environments on Earth, especially near human settlem...
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2020-01-01
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/50651 |