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The har strains of rats: Origins and characteristics

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Origins of the principal lines ofRattus norvegicus used in behavior genetic research are identified. Broad descriptions are provided for 15 of the Har strains and substrains of well-established inbred lines and behaviorally selected stocks. Marker genes are identified for coat and major histocompatibility complex (MHC) loci. Detailed characteristics are summarized for 12 of these lines using a comprehensive behavioral test battery composed of a variety of measures of expressive behavior, learning, and physiological characteristics.

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Harrington, G.M. The har strains of rats: Origins and characteristics. Behav Genet 11, 445–468 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01070003

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