Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Engineered Tissue Constructs
Tissue engineering is an important field of regenerative medicine for tissue repair after damage caused by
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Advancements in Musculoskeletal Simulations for in vitro Muscle Physiology Research
Experimentation in vitro enables physiologists to control neuromuscular stimulation and strain patterns to help determine how the nervous system modulates
All Creatures Great and Small – Part 2.
Aurora Scientific has helped thousands of laboratories perform functional, contractile testing of muscle for nearly 25 years. Though most
Tips and Tricks for Measuring Muscle Function in-situ
Aurora Scientific’s 1300A/1305A Isolated Muscle systems have been relied upon by researchers worldwide for nearly 20 years. Though the systems
Optogenetics and Muscle Activity; the Inhibitory and Stimulatory Effects of Light in Neuromuscular Research Applications
Neuromuscular disorders can have severe symptoms that effect the ability to complete even simple daily activities. While their root
Case Studies in the Assessment of Skeletal Muscle Function in Rodent Models of Cancer Cachexia
The maintenance of muscle mass is critical in the fight against cancer. Reduced muscle function is associated with a
A Look at Bone-Muscle Crosstalk From in-vivo and in-vitro Perspectives
The bone-muscle interface can be thought of as a lever system: the joint acts as the fulcrum while the
Improved Methods & Models for Comparative Muscle Physiology
Beyond the increasingly diverse list of animal models used to to study the link between genotype and phenotype, clever
All Creatures Great and Small – Part 1.
Aurora Scientific has helped thousands of laboratories perform functional, contractile testing of muscle for nearly 25 years. Though most
Tips and Tricks for Measuring Muscle Function in-vitro
Aurora Scientific’s 1200A/1205A Isolated Muscle systems have been relied upon by researchers worldwide for nearly 20 years. Though the systems
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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