Researchers have developed a brain implant that augments the brain capacity of rats, boosting their ability to recall tasks. Reports Benedict Carey in the New York Times: Scientists have designed a ...

Rats perceive the world with a complexity that modern artificial neural networks struggle to match. This is the finding of a recent study published in the journal Patterns by the Visual Neuroscience ...

But what if the ideal companion for your home that’s smaller than a dog, smarter than you think, and as clean as a cat? You may want to consider a pet that’s often overlooked: the humble rat. Ahead of ...

Many a psychologist conducts his researches on animal intelligence by noting how rats run through a maze. If you were a psychologist, and got hold of a race of rats showing high susceptibility to ...

"Ratatouille" may have sparked newfound love for rats in France. Nov. 8, 2007— -- Typically, rats are not the kind of animals people want in their homes. But lately, these small, whiskered, ...

The study of thermoregulation and exercise physiology in male rats continues to offer pivotal insights into the metabolic and neural processes underlying physical performance and thermal balance.

They are gentle and affectionate. They know their name, come when called and love to play. They are fastidious groomers and can learn to do tricks. They make great pets. What are they? They’re rats.