for assistance call: 1-888-673-3444
Microbiota Characterization Now Offered
The RRRC now offers a full line of NGS-related services including fecal DNA extraction, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and informatics analysis to researchers using rat models. For more information, please see here or contact www.rrrc.us.
July 07, 2014
Need a New Rat Model?
March 21, 2017
Need a new rat model? The RRRC in conjunction with the MU Animal Modeling Core (AMC) can assist with the generation of transgenic rats, create knock-out and knock-in rats using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and genetically manipulate rat embryonic stem cells to make chimeric animals. Contact us to discuss your rat model needs and how we can help.
RRRC at American Society of Human Genetics
Stop by Booth 949 (Research Resources in Metagenomics and Animal Models) in the Exhibitor Hall at ASHG 2017 in Orlando, FL on Oct 18-20 to discuss how we can help facilitate your research.
October 16, 2017
Animal Characterization at Discovery Ridge
https://vimeo.com/239454305
November 06, 2017
Discover what our team is doing related to metagenomics and the animal resource centers at MU including the RRRC, the MU MMRRC, the NSRRC and the MU Animal Modeling Core and the MU Metagenomics Center. https://vimeo.com/239454305
Rat Genome and Model Resources
November 10, 2017
Review of available rat resources. Shimoyama, M, Smith, JR, Bryda, E, Kuramoto, T, Saba, L, Dwinell, M. (2017) Rat Genome and Model Resources. ILAR J 58 (1):42-58.
COVID-19-related Disruptions
March 19, 2020
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, we are operating with reduced staffing and there may be delays in responding to emails and phone calls at this time. In addition, because of institutional restrictions and uncertainty with courier services and transportation, the RRRC is currently shipping and receiving live animals on a case-by-case basis. For new requests, please contact us to discuss your needs. For ongoing orders, we will continue to communicate frequently to keep you apprised of the status of your order. Thank you for understanding.
RRRC Fully Operational
June 14, 2020
The RRRC is fully operational at this time and we are excited to be able to assist researchers with all their rat-related needs. Fees for Service
The RRRC offers an array of services on a fee-for-service basis. If you need a service that is not listed, please contact us to discuss your needs.
| Services Offered | Non-Profit/ Academic Fees |
For Profit Fees |
| Cryopreservation | ||
| Sperm cryopreservation | $425 | $625 |
| Embryo cryopreservation | Contact for Quote | |
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Cryo-storage
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| Sperm /embryo storage (strain per year) | $306 | $438 |
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Cryo-Resuscitation
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| Resuscitation via cryopreserved embryos | Contact for Quote | |
| Resuscitation via cryopreserved sperm by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) | ||
| Resuscitation via cryopreserved sperm by ICSI with round of breeding | ||
| Rederivation | ||
| Rederivation to pathogen-free status via embryo transfer | Contact for Quote | |
| Genotyping | ||
| Genotyping (per sample) | $20 | $30 |
| Genotyping assay development | $250 | $500 |
| Genotyping assay validation | $119 | $175 |
| Microsatellite analysis (for speed congenics) | Contact for Quote | |
| Cytogenetics | ||
| Giemsa staining | Contact for Quote | |
| Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) | Contact for Quote | |
| Spectral Karyotyping (SKY) | Contact for Quote | |
| Live rat and tissues | ||
| Timed pregnant females | $1,729 | $3,903 |
| Tissue/Organ sample collection | $493 | $668 |
| Breeding and colony maintenance | Contact for Quote | |
| Consultation/Research Collaborations | ||
| For specialized needs related but not limited to colony management, husbandry, reproductive biology, gamete and embryo cryopreservation, genetics, and model characterization, including phenotyping, histopathology and behavioral testing. | Contact to Discuss | |
| Microbiota Characterization | Contact for Quote | |
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