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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
Flexing New Insights in Cancer Cachexia
Cancer cachexia stands as a relentless, treatment-resistant syndrome that devastates muscle and metabolism, affecting most patients with advanced cancer and driving poor outcomes worldwide. Ahead of ...
Setup and Use of the 3-in-1 Whole Animal System
Join the Aurora Scientific team on Sept 23rd for this exclusively live virtual demo, which will provide a methodology focused overview of the 3 main experimental techniques for assessing ...
Redox Regulation of Skeletal Muscle: A Journey from Liverpool to the International Space Station
Join Dr. Anne McArdle and Dr. Malcolm Jackson as they explore groundbreaking research from the Muscle Laboratories at the University of Liverpool. They'll examine how redox regulation influences the ...
Technical Blogs
Nerve versus Muscle Stimulation: When to Use?
This technical blog discusses the importance of choosing the correct method to measure hindlimb mechanics in animal models: nerve or muscle ...
Using the 1700A Single Myofibril System – Tips and Tricks
The 1700A single myofibril system (sometimes referred to as the ‘Penguin’) is commonly used to investigate the active and passive properties of single ...
How to Calibrate a 200B miniPID Using the Simple Gas Mixing Technique
The 200B miniPID is a fast response gas sensor commonly used in olfaction research as a validation tool to ensure a repeatable odor profile is
News & Events
Murine Muscle Mechanics Workshop at York University
Hosted by Dr. Christopher Perry and Dr. Arthur Cheng in the Muscle Health Research Centre at York University, and produced in partnership with Endpoint Preclinical, our Murine Muscle Mechanics ...
Strategic Partnership between Aurora Scientific and Accelerated Muscle Biotechnologies (AMB)
For immediate release: Aurora Scientific and Accelerated Muscle Biotechnologies (AMB) have formed a strategic partnership that is symbiotic in nature and promises to accelerate innovation and ...
2025 Winter/Spring Scientific Conferences and Meetings
The Aurora Scientific team is continuing to journey out and connect with researchers at scientific conferences and meetings all over the world this Winter and Spring! We are particularly thrilled to ...
Muscle Physiology
Redox Regulation of Skeletal Muscle: A Journey from Liverpool to the International Space Station
Join Dr. Anne McArdle and Dr. Malcolm Jackson as they explore groundbreaking research from the Muscle Laboratories at the University of Liverpool. They'll examine how redox regulation influences the ...
Diabetes Discoveries and Determinations
Over the years, diabetes has been the subject of growing global concern due to its effects on muscle, especially in the heart. In the following publication review, we delve into the latest ...
Research Highlight: Q&A with Dr. Daniel Ham
An in-depth Q&A with Dr, Daniel Ham who offers a behind-the-scenes look at his recent Nature Communications publication, including the study’s conception, execution, and implications for the ...
Olfaction & Plume Tracking
Neuronal Reorganization in Response to Odor
This publication review takes a look at two recent studies that examined the mouse olfactory bulb with help from Aurora Scientific olfaction ...
Best of 2021: Neuroscience – Olfaction and Somatosensation
Spatial arrangement of Ret+ and TrkB+ Meissner afferent cutaneous endings. Image courtesy of Neubarth et al., 2020. This publication review
How to Calibrate a 200B miniPID Using the Simple Gas Mixing Technique
The 200B miniPID is a fast response gas sensor commonly used in olfaction research as a validation tool to ensure a repeatable odor profile is
Pain & Nociception
Identification and Classification of Tongue-Innervating Mechanoreceptors
Join Yalda Moayedi, PhD, for a discussion on how tongue-innervating neurons can be clearly identified and classified according to their mechanosensory ...
Best of 2021: Neuroscience – Olfaction and Somatosensation
Spatial arrangement of Ret+ and TrkB+ Meissner afferent cutaneous endings. Image courtesy of Neubarth et al., 2020. This publication review
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
Materials Science
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
Microcapsule Stability and Permeability; Evaluating Mechanical Properties to Improve an Essential Technology
Microencapsulation has an extensive array of applications that can improve the stability of active chemicals and provide controlled release of active ingredients. This powerful technology