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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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The Aurora Scientific Sales Team Grows Again!
Aurora Scientific sales team is growing to better meet the needs of our researchers, and we are very excited to announce the arrival of our newest Product Consultant, Samar Rizvi.
Analyzing Cardiac Tissue Function
The following publication review showcases recent studies that use Aurora Scientific equipment to make advances in the field of biomechanics.
The Latest in Biomechanics
The following publication review showcases recent studies that use Aurora Scientific equipment to make advances in the field of biomechanics.
News & Events
Experimental Biology 2020
April 4 - 7, 2020 San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101Experimental Biology is the annual meeting hosted by the American
Biophysical Society 2020 – 64th Annual Meeting
February 15 - 19, 2020 San Diego Convention Center 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101The Biophysical Society Annual Meeting has a standing reputation for
2019 Fall Conferences and Meetings
With our summer conference tour wrapping up in a few short weeks with the European Muscle Conference, we are looking forward to the fall season with
Muscle Physiology
A Step Further: Customizing the 3-in-1 Whole Animal System
In scientific experimentation, the products available do not always fit the model perfectly. Many labs build their own devices or make modifications to existing products
Tips and Tricks for Troubleshooting the 300C Dual-Mode Muscle Levers
Here we will cover some of the more common issues that researchers encounter when using our Dual-Mode Lever System. If you encounter an issue with your
Cell Deformation and Mechanical Force Stimulation to Study Cellular Structure and Function
Cells are constantly experiencing mechanical forces, whether from the external environment, cells around them, or internal physiological changes. These forces can trigger a change in
A Step Further: Augmented Muscle Mechanics Measurements
In scientific experimentation, the products available do not always fit the model perfectly. Many labs end up building their own devices or make modifications to
Tips and Tricks for Using the 1600A Permeabilized Myocyte System
The 1600A permeabilized myocyte system is commonly used to investigate the active and passive properties of de-membranized cardiac myocytes. This system offers a robust means of studying
Diaphragm Muscle Weakness with Age and Sepsis
Muscle weakness can be caused by a number of factors and disorders, and naturally declines with age. This publication review explores diaphragmatic contractile function in two different studies using mice.
Unconventional and Invaluable, Unique Models in Muscle Physiology
Aurora Scientific has helped thousands of laboratories perform functional, contractile testing of muscle for nearly 25 years. Though most of
Insights Into the Pathways Involved in Muscle Aging
Muscle aging has several underlying factors, including decreased numbers of muscle stem cells, mitochondrial dysfunction, a decline in protein quality and turnover, and hormonal deregulation. Loss