A prototype of the data mining tool for RGD's new Rat Phenotype Database is now available on the RGD Labs research and development site!  Click here for more information and to try it out.
Also, we would love to hear what you think about it.  Click here to give us your feedback!
Map positions, functions and more
Gene Ontology, Phenotype, Pathway info
Browse the Rat Genome
Search Strains
Genes, QTL & Strains related to Disease
Data mining, analysis and visualization
Phenotypes & Traits linked to the genome
Phenotype data, Assays, Husbandry and more
Pathway reports and diagrams
Featured RGD Video Tutorials

What is an Ontology

What is an Ontology?

 Click this icon for a beginner’s look at what an ontology is and why ontologies are an important tool in the scientist’s toolbox.

Getting Started with GBrowse

Getting Started with GBrowse

You keep hearing people talk about "Genome Browsers" but you've never used one and you're not quite sure where to start.  Click this icon for a quick look at how to get started with GBrowse, RGD’s Rat Genome Browser.

Click here to access RGD's Rat Community Videos page.  This page includes all of the tutorial videos that RGD has produced, plus other videos of interest to rat researchers.
                   
New Phenotype Mining Tool

A prototype of the data mining tool for RGD's new Rat Phenotype Database is now available on the RGD Labs site. Click here to try it out.

Colorectal Cancer Pathway

Several pathways are known to be deregulated in colorectal cancer. Click here to explore the CRC disease pathway.

Altered Canonical Wnt Signaling Pathway

The canonical Wnt signaling pathway is among those which, when altered, can lead to colorectal cancer. Click here to explore the altered pathway and its deleterious effects.

Mouse and Human Synteny Tracks on GBrowse

RGD is pleased to announce the addition of rat-mouse and rat-human synteny tracks to the Genome Browser tool. Click here to try it out.

Phenotypes & Models

The strain section of RGD's Phenotypes and Models portal includes information on disease models, strain availability and animal husbandry. Click here to explore this valuable resource.

Rat Genome Browser

RGD's updated release of GBrowse includes addition of new tracks such as SNPs and CNVs, updates of existing tracks, and substantially increased functionality. Click here to try it out.

Insulin Secretion
Pathway
Insulin secretion by pancreatic beta-cells is an important aspect of glucose homeostasis and alterations in this vital pathway appear to contribute to Metabolic Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes. Click here to explore this complex network of enzymes, effectors and interrelated pathways.
Cancer Portal

RGD has released a Disease Portal focusing on Cancer, specifically Breast and Urogenital Cancers. Click here to view information on genes, QTLs and strains associated with these important diseases.