Rats

Overview

Rats are a commonly studied animal species in scientific research. Their biological and behavioral characteristics make them a valuable model system for understanding various aspects of human physiology, disease, and drug development. Scientists have used rats to study a wide range of topics, from investigating the genetic basis of complex diseases like cancer and obesity to exploring the neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Rats are also used to test the safety and efficacy of drugs and medical devices before they can be approved for human use. One of the advantages of using rats in research is their small size, relative to humans, which facilitates experimental manipulation and monitoring. They are also easily bred in large numbers, enabling researchers to study complex diseases that may take years or decades to develop in humans. In addition to their behavioral and physiological similarities to humans, rats are also used in research due to their rapid reproductive and development rates. This allows for the study of multiple generations of rats over a short period of time, which is critical in identifying inherited diseases and mutations. Overall, rats are a valuable tool for scientific research, playing a critical role in advancing our understanding of human health and disease. Their use in research has led to many discoveries and breakthroughs that have translated into life-saving therapies and treatments, making them an essential part of the scientific community.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 128 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Zn glycine attenuates LPS-induced inflammatory bone loss in geese through suppression of osteoclastogenesis via reducing TLR-4/NFκB signaling
  2026 · Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
• Nephroprotective Effect of L-Carvone on a Mouse Model of LPS-Induced Sepsis-Associated Renal Injury via Regulation of TLR4/NF-κB/AP-1/IRF-3 and Nrf2/iNOS Molecular Signaling Cascades
  2026 · Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences
• L-carvone alleviates lipopolysaccharide-Induced acute kidney injury via modulating MyD88-dependent and independent signaling pathways in Mice
  2026 · Molecular Biology Reports
• Biogenic magnetic nanoparticles and hepatic structural alterations: insights into radiation stress responses in polymer like biological systems
  2026 · Polymer Bulletin
• Anti-inflammatory role of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles: a review of toxicity, green synthesis, and immunomodulatory mechanisms
  2026 · Inflammopharmacology
• Prenatal and Early-Life Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields: Impacts on Neurodevelopment and Behavior
  2026 · Psikiyatride Guncel Yaklasimlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry
• Monosodium glutamate exacerbated the lipopolysaccharide-induced reproductive toxicity of male Wistar rats
  2025 · BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Assessment of the Toxic Effect of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles on Brain, Kidney and Spleen of Adult Male Albino Rats and Possible Protective Role of Copper (II) Albumin Complex.
  Asmaa H M Soliman et al. · 2025 · Journal of biochemical and molecular toxicology

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