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UPCOMING EVENT: Murine Muscle Mechanics Workshop
Hosted by Dr. Christopher Perry and Dr. Arthur Cheng at York University, and produced in partnership with Endpoint Preclinical, the Murine Muscle Mechanics Workshop integrates fundamentals of muscle physiology and mechanics as well as hands-on laboratory training in multiple functional assays.
Featured Articles
Moving Mountains: Recent Feats in Muscle Physiology
As we March towards the 2024 American Physiology Summit, this month’s publication review covers recent advancements in the realm of muscle physiology, including the development of an improved ...
Tackling the Heart of the Issue: Advances in Cardiovascular Research
February notably marks “Heart Month”, aiming to highlight the importance of cardiovascular health and its critical implications on our overall wellbeing. Tackling the heart of the issue, several ...
Molecular Deep Dives in Force Production
As we launch full force into 2024, studies exploring the molecular underpinnings of force production in mice have blazed the trail of functional muscular research. From calcium dynamics during muscle ...
Technical Blogs
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
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
News & Events
Hometown “Aurobots” Secure Regional and Provincial Awards in FIRST Robotics Competition
While Aurora Scientific loves supporting scientific researchers around the world, we also appreciate the opportunity to support budding scientists close to home. Recently, Aurora Scientific was
2019 Summer Conferences and Meetings
We are happy to report our spring conference and meeting efforts were a huge success. Thank you to everyone who visited us at Biophysical, ASMB, the
2019 Spring Conferences and Meetings
The Aurora Scientific team is excited to hit the road and connect with researchers at various scientific meetings this spring! Are you a current Aurora Scientific
Muscle Physiology
Recent Therapeutic Advances in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Models
The following publication review showcases recent studies focused on therapeutic advances in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) that use Aurora Scientific ...
Cut and Paste of Myosin Binding Protein-C in Striated Muscles
Dr. Samantha Harris discusses the development of three new mouse models in her lab, engineered to target and replace specific myosin binding protein-C paralogs in muscle fibers and impact of their ...
Integrating Patient Engagement and Trainee Development in Pre-Clinical Research
Christopher Perry, PhD discusses how his laboratory aims to discover mechanisms by which metabolic dysfunction causes muscle weakness and apply these findings to develop new therapies for muscle ...