A 'golden age' of rat research may be here. What the often unwanted companions can teach us about us.

From NPR: "Rats are one of the most prolific mammals on the planet. Their close, often-fraught relationship with humans have allowed them to spread to pantries, sewers and garbage piles around the world. Domesticated brown rats are a commonly used mammal in laboratories making advancements in medicine and health."

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