Cardiac Biophysics
Cardiac biophysics is a necessary component for understanding cardiac disease and dysfunction. This publication review explores recent publications that investigate mechanical and biophysical properties of cardiac muscle.
Best of 2021: Muscle Physiology
This publication review summarizes some of the best recent articles that fall under our Muscle Physiology category.
Best of 2021: Material Science
This publication review summarizes some of the best recent articles that fall under our Material Science category.
Best of 2021: Neuroscience – Olfaction and Somatosensation
Spatial arrangement of Ret+ and TrkB+ Meissner afferent cutaneous endings. Image courtesy of Neubarth et al., 2020.
Laryngeal Muscles in Development and Disease
Courtesy of Glass et al. (2019). The larynx is an organ that sits in the
Biomechanical Properties of GI Smooth Muscle
Image courtesy of Siri et al. (2019). Disorders like gastroparesis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and
Treating Spinal-Muscle Conditions
Featured image courtesy of Bilchak et al. (2021). Spinal disruption can lead to serious
Restoring Volumetric Muscle Loss with Hydrogels
Featured image courtesy of Costantini et al. (2021). Even though skeletal muscle can quickly
Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Muscle Weakness
Featured Image courtesy of J.R. Huot et al. (2021). Chemotherapy can increase the survival
Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Engineered Tissue Constructs
Tissue engineering is an important field of regenerative medicine for tissue repair after damage caused by
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
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
Cortical Processing and Coding of Olfactory Stimuli in Mammals
How the brain encodes information is an ongoing discussion in neuroscience, and a specific area of interest is how
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
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
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
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
A Look at Pain Caused by Migraine, Neuropathy and Cancer
Effective pain management is an immense challenge for researchers, clinicians, and especially those who suffer from it. Many treatment
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