Control Muscle Length with DMC Software Using Reference Units
One of the most useful facets of Aurora Scientific’s Dynamic Muscle Control (DMC) software is the ability to use
Necessary Equipment to Operate Your New ASI Muscle Test System
You've received a shipment of white boxes from Aurora Scientific containing your brand new muscle test system. You've watched
Performing a Tube Repair of an ASI 400A Force Transducer
The procedure for replacing a broken output tube involves removing the broken tube and the glue used to hold
Setting Up An in-vivo Experiment On Aurora Scientific’s 3-In-1 Muscle Test System
Our previous blog post discussed the advantages of testing muscle function in-situ or in-vivo with our 3-in-1 muscle test
Using Force and SL Control Parameters on the 600A Digital Controller
The Force & SL Control window provides an interface for controlling the software feedback control system built into the
Calibrating Your Instruments on the 600A Digital Controller
ASI’s 600A Digital Controller provides a quick and easy-to-use module for calibrating your instruments and storing the resulting calibration
Parameters to Setup in ASI600A Digital Controller Before Starting an Experiment
The following blog post details the series of steps which should be followed before starting an experiment with ASI's
Tying Fibers to Aurora Scientific Instruments – Detailed Instructions
Researchers often have specific requirements for the attachments that they use to connect muscle tissue to an Aurora Scientific
How To Select a Microscope for an ASI Muscle Physiology System
Do you require visualisation of your sample during measurements? Aurora Scientific provides several systems that can be mounted on
Using Dynamic Muscle Analysis High Throughput to Speed Up Analysis
Do you sometimes get frustrated when it takes longer to analyse your data than it took to collect it?
Sarcomere Tracking – An Exciting New Addition in VSL/HVSL Version 3
There are two main methods of measuring sarcomere length in contracting tissue: laser diffraction and measurement from a video
Advantages of Testing Muscle Mechanics in-situ or in-vivo
Testing muscle function in-situ or in-vivo presents many advantages compared to testing isolated muscle. Top of this list is
Establishing Optimal Stimulation Conditions in Intact Muscle
The response of a whole muscle to an electrical stimulus depends on the number of muscle fibers activated. Measurement
Optimizing Muscle Resting Length (Lo) with DMC Software
Once an isolated muscle has been attached to a 300C series dual mode lever system or a separate force
Replacing The Electrodes on Your 1200A in-vitro Test System
The combination of bubbling Ringers' solution and electric current creates the perfect storm for corrosion. Although Aurora Scientific's 1200A
Building Motor and Force Transducer Attachments
Now that we have described three methods for attaching muscle to an Aurora Scientific Inc. force transducer and length controller
Glue – A Reliable Method to Attach a Myocyte to ASI Instruments
Tip 3: Glue can be used to Attach a Skinned Myocyte to an ASI Force Transducer and Length Controller Depending
T-Clips, A Simple Method to Attach a Muscle Fiber to ASI Instruments
Tip 2: T-Clips can be used to Attach a Muscle Fiber to an ASI Force Transducer and Length Controller T-clips
3 Tips For Attaching Muscle Fibers/Small Muscles to ASI Instruments
Tip 1: Tying a Muscle Fiber/Small Muscle to an ASI Force Transducer and Length Controller Tying requires adding a