The final countdown is on for @apsphysiology.bsky.social Physiology Summit in Minneapolis! Katherine and Sam can't wait to catch up with new & existing clients. Swing by booth #1026 to discuss your #physiology research and don't forget to check out our Workshop with Dr. Bumsoo Ahn! #APS2026 👇
We'll be at #APS2026 from Apr 23-26, Minneapolis this year. Visit us at Booth #1026 to see our systems in person!
🕒 And don't miss our workshop with Dr. Bumsoo Ahn, “Unacylated Ghrelin Preserves Muscle Mass & Function”
🗓️ Fri, Apr 24, 11:45 AM CT | 📍Discovery Stage
It's humbling to see our tools at the heart of research redefining what robots can do. We're proud to support the scientists and engineers pushing these boundaries every day. Happy #RoboWeek! 🙌
👉 www.nationalroboticsweek.org
#AuroraScientific #NationalRoboticsWeek
💪 Researchers used our 300C Dual-Mode Lever to evaluate solid-state artificial muscles from carbon nanotube yarns. This could have major implications for e-textiles, soft robotics, and prosthetics:
👉 advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
⚡ Joo et al. (Nature Communications) used our 310LR-C Dual-Mode Lever in key experiments on ultralight soft electrostatic actuators. The result? A jumping robot achieving 60% greater jump height:
👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
🦟 Did you know robots can be designed to smell? This 2024 publication review explores how insect olfactory systems inspire biorobots for security & search-and-rescue.
👉 aurorascientific.com/scents-of-se...
🤖 Happy National Robotics Week! Since 2010, #RoboWeek has celebrated the growing impact of robotics, from manufacturing and healthcare to transportation and beyond. Here's some of the remarkable research our instruments have been a part of. 🧵
📢 Join the Murine Muscle Mechanics Workshop for hands‑on training in skeletal muscle function!
🗓️ 2026 Dates:
• Apr 29–May 1
• Jun 16–18
• Nov 4–6
Hosted by Christopher Perry, PhD & Dr. Arthur Cheng
🔗 endpointpreclinical.com/training/murine-muscle-m...
Day 2 of our #APS2026 Spotlight Series! 🔬
Last time: Muscle Growth
Today: Hypoxia and Physiological Stress.
See how ALZET® Osmotic Pumps and Aurora Scientific integrate for complex research 🤝
👉 Explore:
https://www.alzet.com/aps
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Download v6.1 here:
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💌 Subscribers to our newsletter get an exclusive deep dive email in addition to an upcoming blog about how these updates elevate your research:
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#ResearchSoftware #SoftwareUpdate
Even more in v6.1:
✔️ Full foot plate excursion protocol for easy eccentric studies
✔️ Updated instrument lists + bug fixes
Best of all, the update is free for all existing v6 users! ⬇️
What’s new in v6.1?
✔️ Brand-new study creation UI for smoother navigation
✔️ Expanded capability to view experiments, test protocols & classify public vs. private studies for multi-user flexibility
✔️ Batch animal entry for faster setup and workflow efficiency ⬇️
📣 Exciting news: A new Dynamic Muscle Control software update is here!
We’re thrilled to launch Version 6.1, shaped by user feedback, real-world insights, and a refreshed design to elevate your research experience. 🧵⬇️
The Aurora Scientific 825B TEC Controller/Thermometer uses a thermistor-based design and mains power — no 9V battery required.
For a limited time, we are including:
• FREE motor clamp
• FREE thermistor backpack converter
• FREE North American shipping
Still running experiments with a 9V battery in your temperature controller?
Many labs still use the Aurora Scientific 825A Thermocouple Thermometer/TEC Controller — but there’s now a simpler way to manage bath temperature without the battery swaps.
https://bit.ly/825B-TEC-Controller-Thermometer
📐 Science, from every angle - no wasted beam time.
The 840A BioVault lets you dissect, mount & seal tissue before you reach the beamline, allowing transport of samples anywhere. #MuscleBiology #XRayDiffraction
Higher throughput. Lower barrier to SAXD.
https://bit.ly/840A-BioVault
⚡Publication⚡
Our latest publication review highlights how the brain encodes, calibrates, and flexibly updates its representation of the chemical world.
Read it now
aurorascientific.com/olfaction-findings-the-s...
#olfaction #research #neuroscience
Better visuals. Better communication. Better science. As a scientist-first company, we offer FREE, downloadable, publication-ready scientific drawings alongside our research equipment. #ScienceCommunication #OpenScience #SciArt
🎨 Explore drawings
https://aurorascientific.com/support/documents/
In honor of #BioVault, watch the full interview with Accelerated Muscle Biotechnologies as Anthony Hessel, PhD and Khoi Nguyen, PhD share benefits to muscle research, directions in x-ray diffraction, and more!
Post: https://bit.ly/asi-amb-collab-840A-biovault
840A: https://bit.ly/840A-BioVault
BioVault maximizes your beamline time and lowers the barrier to SAXD research for labs everywhere. With less downtime and more time for science, we can't wait to see what you discover 🌐
Learn more: aurorascientific.com/products/mus...
#SAXD #Biophysics #XRayDiffraction
Everything you need for small angle X-ray diffraction (SAXD) experiments encased in one sealed cassette:
🔹 Tissue length locking for zero slackening
🔹 Integrated solution exchange
🔹 Precision micromanipulators & beam path optimization
🔹 Automated sample loading at the beamline
Synchrotron access is scarce and prepping samples is challenging.
BioVault lets you mount and seal samples before leaving your facility. With BSL-1 & BSL-2 compatibility, samples stay fully sealed and untouched from prep to X-ray, whether you're crossing the room or the globe. 🔬
Aurora Scientific is proud to introduce our much-anticipated new product, built in partnership with @ambiotech.us:
840A BioVault!
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A portable chamber that takes your experiments from bench to beamline.
⚡Publication⚡
Muscle weakness in OA may not be a secondary symptom. New research in Nature Aging reveals senescent macrophages drive ferroptosis in muscle, accelerating atrophy. CoQ10 supplementation restored muscle mass, offering potential therapy
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-025-00907-0
❌ Hint 4 of 4: X Marks the Spot
Earlier, we hinted at the spark, shared a name, and alluded to its architecture.
Now X-ray diffraction reveals hidden structures and patterns.
If you’ve been following the clues, this is where it comes together.
Can you guess what’s coming?
As a company committed to advancing rare disease research, we stand with those driving change in healthcare, diagnosis, and treatment. Join us in raising awareness and advocating for progress.
Learn more: rarediseaseday.org
#SupportScience #RareDiseaseResearch
Aurora Scientific proudly supports #RareDiseaseDay 🌍
Today, we unite with the global community to raise awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases.
Key stats:
• 6,000+ rare diseases identified
• 70% are genetic
• 1 in 20 people affected worldwide
Understanding disease starts at the myocyte level. Control the calcium. Reveal the mechanics.
1600A Permeabilized Myocyte System
https://ow.ly/EBLX50Yeuyw
#Myocytes #MuscleMechanics #CardiacResearch #AuroraScientific
🗝️ Hint 3 of 4: Building a Case for Science
Earlier, we hinted at the origin and shared a name.
At Aurora, "building a case for science" means muscling through challenges. If you’ve been following our hints, this is where theory meets architecture.
Can you guess what’s coming?
🫀 This month's publication review covers recent heart-hitting discoveries, including innovative imaging, cannabinoid therapies, and exercise preconditioning.
Read it now:
https://aurorascientific.com/heart-hitting-discoveries/
