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We are pleased to announce that Aurora Scientific Inc. has been acquired on April 17, 2023 by Lafayette Instrument Company and is now a wholly owned subsidiary thereof. The acquisition brings together two leading companies with decades of experience in their respective specialties of life science.
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Featured Articles
Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle Pathophysiology
Thanks to Aurora Scientific equipment, numerous groups have been able to further expand our understanding of these pathologies and how we can improve muscle function. This publication review highlights some of the latest pathophysiological research that utilize our line of equipment.
2023 Spring/Summer Scientific Conferences and Meetings
The Aurora Scientific team is excited to hit the road and connect with researchers at various scientific conferences in spring and summer 2023! After the last 3 years of virtual events, the team is particularly thrilled to be able to meet face-to-face with everyone.
Biophysics
The equipment needed to induce force, mount samples, and capture structural changes are among Aurora Scientific’s line of instrumentation and is highlighted in some recent publications in this review.
News & Events
Aurora Scientific Recognized for Excellence in International Trade
At this year's Small and Mighty Summit in Toronto, Aurora Scientific won the award for Excellence in International Trade. We are honoured to be recognized and
New and Improved in 2018
As another year draws to a close we are proud to look back on the accomplishments of our R&D department and to showcase the new
Behind the Front Panel…
Without meaning to sound like a 2016 retrospective, we'd like to provide a peek at some of the things that make Aurora Scientific a great place
Muscle Physiology
Why Sarcomere Length Matters For Contractile Measurements
The architecture of striated muscle consists of a number of components that work in conjunction to generate a contraction. If you segment a muscle into
Staff Picks – TOP Publications of 2019…
As always, the entire team at Aurora Scientific has enjoyed reading and learning this year about the fantastic research and novel discoveries that are being
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Permeabilized Myocyte Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many examples of these systems being used
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using the Myofibril System
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many examples of these systems being used
In-Vitro Assessment of Calcium Activated Force Production in Skinned Cardiac Myocytes
As the fundamental cellular unit responsible for making the heart beat, cardiomyocytes are fundamental in cardiovascular research. Stress or damage to the cells – for
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Permeabilized Fiber Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many examples of these systems being used
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Small Intact Isolated Muscle Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many examples of these systems being used
Constant Current vs Constant Voltage Stimulation
For any new or novice user of an Aurora Scientific system, one of the major questions that will always come up is what stimulator settings