The wrinkly rodent barely seems to age and appears almost impervious to cancer, heart disease, and mental decline. Can these astounding abilities be adapted for humans?

Scientists say the findings are a warning about the kinds of chemical that people are exposed to in the environment.

Rodent experts said the prolonged cold weather could kill some rats and cause others to have fewer babies, resulting in a smaller population in the spring.

Black rats (Rattus rattus) have lived alongside humans for millennia, making homes in our dwellings, raiding our food stores, ...

Rodent activity is expanding into inland California, exposing 1.2 million residents to new public health risks driven ...

You could call it rata-tour-y. New York City has always been at war with rats, from when they jumped from ship to shore in the 18th century to the city’s anti-rat campaign today. Over many decades, ...

MORE and more UK motorists are being hit by rodent infestations, as rats and mice cause costly vehicle damage that can be ...