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
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
How to Calibrate Your Dual-Mode Lever System Using DMC
This blog is intended to navigate you through the process of calibrating your 300C Dual-Mode Muscle Lever Series using Dynamic
How to Write Basic Protocols in DMC – Isotonic
Are you wondering how to accurately model human exercise? In this third and final installment of our series of
How to Write Basic Protocols in DMC – Concentric and Eccentric
Are you looking to go beyond isometric with your animal model? We can help! In this second installment of
Beyond a Force Transducer: 300C Capabilities
Are you familiar with our 300C Dual-Mode Muscle Lever series, the center piece of our 1200A/1205A Isolated Muscle Systems and 1300A/1305A
Measuring in-vivo, in-situ and in-vitro muscle function
This blog summarizes the discussion in our first webinar entitled "Three Techniques, One System: How to Effectively Characterize Complete
How to Write Basic Protocols in DMC – Isometric
Looking to characterize muscle function, but need a hand creating appropriate protocols? Let us help! In a series of blogs we will outline
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