Rat Genome Database

The Rat Genome Database provides integrated genetic, genomic, physiological, pathway, and disease information with research tools.

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About Rat Genome Database

The Rat Genome Database is a web resource that houses genomic, genetic, functional, physiological, pathway, and disease data for the laboratory rat. It also provides comparative data for mouse and human and hosts data search, analysis, and visualization tools for rat genomics and physiology. Some interactive features, such as saving lists, require a user account.

Key features

  • Integrated genomic, genetic, functional, physiological, pathway, and disease data for the laboratory rat.
  • Comparative data for mouse and human.
  • Analysis and visualization tools including JBrowse, Variant Visualizer, and VCMap Synteny Browser.
  • Ontology and literature tools such as OntoMate, Gene Annotator, and MOET.
  • Phenotype resources including PhenoMiner quantitative phenotypes and expected ranges.
  • Disease portals covering cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes, immune, neurological, and other conditions.
Best for: Researchers, clinicians, and students studying rat genomics, physiology, or disease who need integrated data and comparative mouse and human information.
Good for
  • Integrates genomic, genetic, functional, physiological, pathway, and disease data for the laboratory rat.
  • Includes comparative data for mouse and human.
  • Provides analysis and visualization tools alongside the data.
Watch out for
  • Some features, such as saving lists, require a user account.
  • A homepage notice states the repository is under review for potential modification in compliance with Administration directives.

Rat Genome Database at a glance

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Platforms
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Open source
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Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Rat Genome Database FAQ

What species does RGD cover?
RGD houses data for the laboratory rat and includes comparative data for mouse and human. It also lists other species portals, including human, mouse, chinchilla, dog, squirrel, bonobo, pig, naked mole-rat, green monkey, and black rat.
What analysis tools are available?
Tools listed include JBrowse genome browser, Variant Visualizer, VCMap synteny browser, OntoMate literature search, PhenoMiner quantitative phenotypes, Gene Annotator, and MOET multi-ontology enrichment.
Do I need an account to use RGD?
Some features, such as saving a list, require a user account. The homepage indicates you must be logged in to use those features.
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