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
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
In-Vitro Assessment of Calcium Activated Force Production in Skinned Cardiac Myocytes
As the fundamental cellular unit responsible for making the heart beat, cardiomyocytes are fundamental in cardiovascular research. Stress or
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
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Small Intact Isolated Muscle Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many
Constant Current vs Constant Voltage Stimulation
For any new or novice user of an Aurora Scientific system, one of the major questions that will always
Organize and Streamline Data Collection with DMC LabBook
In this four-part Tech Cast Series, Matt Borkowski takes the viewer though the key new features and upgrades to the new 615A - DMC LabBook Software. Watch the series from start to finish, or choose the videos that are of most interest to you...
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Isolated Muscle Systems for Mice and Rats
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments using Whole Animal Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many
Commonly Used Samples and Experiments for Aurora Scientific Systems
Aurora Scientific offers several different test systems to evaluate the various structural levels of muscle. However, there are many examples
Sometimes two is better than one…
Muscle levers and force transducers have long been critical research tools for measuring the mechanical and functional properties of
The Ins and Outs of Muscle Contractions
Imagine you are sitting on a sofa, feeling comfortable and you’re getting thirsty. Then you notice there is a
Advancements in Cardiac Tissue Engineering
As our collective understanding of biomaterials and stem cells has improved, cardiac tissue engineering has emerged as a promising
How to export video from HVSL/VSL
If you’ve recorded any videos of your muscle samples in HVSL/VSL and would like to use them in a presentation,
Experimental Methods for In-Vivo (Footplate) Procedures
This blog is intended to give a brief and general overview of how to adequately perform in-vivo footplate experiments by
Mouse Models of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder causing progressive muscle weakness due to an inability to produce functional
Non-invasive Assessment of Dorsiflexor Muscle Function in Mice
Frederico Gerlinger-Romero and colleaguesdescribe how to conduct repetitive, non-invasive in vivo assessment of the dorsiflexor muscles over time in the same mouse.