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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
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.
Comparative Biology Using Animal Models
Aurora Scientific provides instrumentation to aid in collecting and analyzing data in numerous comparative animal models highlighted in some recent publications in this review.
News & Events
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
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
Muscle Physiology
Tips and Tricks for Measuring Muscle Function in-vivo
Aurora Scientific’s 1300A/1305A Whole Animal Systems have been instrumental in providing the research community with a tool to characterize complete muscle function using three powerful
Assessing Muscle Function Following Severe Muscle Atrophy
It’s no secret that exercise is good for you. Globally, the medical burden of obesity, cardiovascular disease and type-2 diabetes are astronomical, but exercise represents
Tips and Tricks to Get The Most Out of High Throughput DMA
Our High Throughput module of Dynamic Muscle Analysis has been a key part of Aurora Scientific’s systems for whole muscle and whole animal contractility for nearly 10
Varied Approaches to Study Ischemia/Reperfusion in Rodent Models
When the supply of oxygen to tissue is restricted or stopped, ischemia/reperfusion (IR) injury can cause extensive damage to muscle tissue. Although much research has
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