What is the difference in meaning between the two sentences?

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1) A recent study in rats provides strong evidence in support of this hypothesis.
2) A recent study on rats provides strong evidence in support of this hypothesis.
 
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In the second rats were studied, while in the first something was studied involving rats.
 
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