title: The Har strains of rats: origins and characteristics.
abstract: Origins of the principal lines of Rattus 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.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D003433:Crosses, Genetic; D005260:Female; D005819:Genetic Markers; D005824:Genetics, Behavioral; D008285:Major Histocompatibility Complex; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains / Q000235:genetics* / Q000254:growth & development; D012641:Selection, Genetic
chemical_list: D005819:Genetic Markers