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Complex Trait Community / Rat Genomics (CTC-RG), please vote for 2026 meeting time/location.
Tentative options:
• Portland, Maine with Vivek Kumar/JAX – Oct
• Houston, Texas with Peter Doris – Oct-Nov
• San Diego, CA with Abe Palmer – June or Sept
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvHgnWb9QXfoko7A7OAZzKxbmXMOsZIWp2vjKp70qCpXIgzg/viewform

CTC 2026 Organizational Survey

This is a survey to pick the location of the 2026 meeting of the Complex Trait Consortium / Rat Genome (CTC / CTC-RG). More details about the this conference series on its home page: http://www.complextrait.org/

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Rat Genome Database Aug 8, 2025

📢 Save the Date- 2025 Meeting of the Complex Trait Community-Rodent Genomics #CTC2025, Oct 21–24, Barcelona, Spain! Abstracts due Aug 15, Registration closes Sept 1. Details: https://complextrait.org/meetings/ctc2025/

Rat Genome Database Jun 25, 2025

Biomedical research budget cuts at Harvard threaten @FlyBase — known as the “Wikipedia of fruit fly research ,” fueling key discoveries in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, addiction, birth defects, and more.
Details: https://tinyurl.com/4chpts9f #FlyBase

Why a database of bug genes could be one of Trump’s most devastating cuts at Harvard

FlyBase, the world's only fruit fly database, is in the crosshairs of Trump's attack on Harvard. Here's why it could matter for your health.

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Rat Genome Database Jun 24, 2025

@ratgenome is excited to announce the new #Behavioral & #Substance Use Disorder Portal—your resource for data and tools on #behavior, #addiction, & more.
Explore: https://rgd.mcw.edu/rgdweb/portal/home.jsp?p=16
Learn more: https://rgd.mcw.edu/wg/behavior_portal_new/

Rat Genome Database Apr 10, 2025

Meet Ronin: the African giant pouched rat who’s sniffed out 109 landmines and counting in Cambodia. His record-breaking work highlights the power of rat's olfaction and cognition—key traits driving research in behavior and neurogenetics. Stay tuned for new rat behavior data from RGD! https://tinyurl.com/2uhshtx7

Ronin the rat sets new landmine-sniffing record

Ronin, a giant African pouched rat, is the first rodent to uncover more than 100 mines in Cambodia.

Rat Genome Database Apr 4, 2025

Happy #WorldRatDay! Rats are the unsung heroes of science, driving major human health advances! Listen to Freakonomics Radio’s episodes 'Sympathy for the Rat' 👉- https://freakonomics.com/podcast-tag/sympathy-for-the-rat/ & celebrate their impact!

Sympathy for the Rat Archives - Freakonomics

Sympathy for the Rat - Freakonomics

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Rat Genome Database Jan 3, 2025

There’s still time to request your RGD Desktop Calendar! Designed with heartfelt appreciation as our thank-you for your support, it’s the perfect way to brighten your 2025. Don’t miss out—claim yours today! See the RGD news page for more details: https://rgd.mcw.edu/wg/2025-calendar-avail/

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Rat Genome Database Dec 9, 2024

There’s still time to receive your 2025 RGD calendar within the continental US before the New Year! The last ship date of 2024 will be December 23. Visit https://rgd.mcw.edu/wg/2025-calendar-avail/ and put in your request for you and your lab today.

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Rat Genome Database Dec 3, 2024

The RGD homepage and website is down. We are working to identify and correct the issue, but currently have no time estimate for recovery. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Rat Genome Database Nov 21, 2024

Global biodata resources are at risk - funding models are fragile and unsustainable. GBC's open letter campaign needs your support to call for solutions. Science leaders have already signed the letter, please join them. Click here for more: https://globalbiodata.org/open-letter-campaign/

OPEN LETTER CAMPAIGN - Global Biodata Coalition

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