Formed in late 1999, the Rat Genome Database (RGD, https://rgd. mcw. edu) will be 20 in
2020, the Year of the Rat. Because the laboratory rat, Rattus norvegicus, has been used as …

To reverse the trend of declining wildlife populations globally, individuals must be provided
with conditions that allow them to not just survive, but to thrive. It is no longer only the remit of …

In the global human population, the leading cause of non-communicable death is
cardiovascular disease. It is predicted that by 2030, deaths attributable to cardiovascular …

Walking—humans' most fundamental form of moderate intensity physical activity—is
associated with reduced risks of morbidity and mortality. Evolutionary perspectives have …

Advanced molecular and cellular technologies provide promising tools for wildlife and
biodiversity conservation. Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology offers an easily …

Abstract Model organism research is essential for discovering the mechanisms of human
diseases by defining biologically meaningful gene to disease relationships. The Rat …

Cardiovascular diseases, especially idiopathic myocardial fibrosis, is one of the most
significant causes of morbidity and mortality in captive great apes. This study compared the …

Great apes in captivity have been affected by a variety of conditions, including obesity, heart,
gastrointestinal and dental diseases, and diabetes, all of which are at least influenced by an …

Cardiovascular disease is associated with significant mortality in zoo‐housed great apes,
yet little is known about its epidemiology and aetiopathogenesis, and therefore its diagnosis …

The living hominids share a suite of life history features that distinguishes them from other
primates, including larger body size, extended juvenile growth and development, and a long …