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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! 🙌

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#AuroraScientific #NationalRoboticsWeek

Understanding disease starts at the myocyte level. Control the calcium. Reveal the mechanics.

1600A Permeabilized Myocyte System
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#Myocytes #MuscleMechanics #CardiacResearch #AuroraScientific

By tracking how ATP use shifts across models of heart failure, MI, and muscle atrophy, the 1415A helps guide therapeutic development—showing how optimizing ATP utilization may improve muscle performance.
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An Optimized Ex Vivo Protocol for Quantitative Electrophysiological Assessment of Neuromuscular Junctions and Skeletal Muscle Function Using the Aurora System The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is critical for muscle function, and its dysfunction underlies conditions such as sarcopenia and motor neuron diseases. Current protocols for assessing NMJ function of...

Using their optimized ex-vivo muscle testing protocol with the #AuroraScientific 1200A system, the team is gaining deeper insight into NMJ + muscle function. We’re honoured to support this impactful research.

Read more here 👇🏼
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We are excited to be a part of the all new dedicated Life Science brand, Lafayette Life Science. Be sure to follow @lafayette_ls to receive quality content for #Actimetrics, #ALZET, #AuroraScientific, @campdeninstruments.bsky.social, & #LafayetteInstrument products, shows, & training events! 👇

🌍 Today kicks off #WorldAIWeek in Amsterdam, a week celebrating innovation at the intersection of AI & human progress. At Aurora Scientific, we’re inspired by how AI & machine learning are transforming healthcare.

World Summit AI #CardiacResearch #AuroraScientific

Frailty weakens muscle resilience. A new study by Laskin et al. tested aged female mice to see how frailty scores impact muscle resistance and recovery after stress. 💪

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#Geroscience #AgingResearch #Muscle #AuroraScientific

1700A: Myofibril System - Microscope Mountable The 1700A Myofibril System is the first commercially available myofibril system specifically designed to measure the nano Newton forces arising from activation of single myofibrils.

ANSWER: It has been coined “The Penguin” after the shape the myofibril test system makes with the optical periscope, length controller, and cantilever holder. #AuroraScientific #1700A #myofibril

Learn more here👇🏼
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Stimulus testbed

Sperduti et al. developed an enhanced mechatronic testbed with #AuroraScientific #300E-I, to combine mechanical + thermal stimulation for somatosensorial research.

Read the paper
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Introducing the #AuroraScientific integrated muscle test systems — maximum capability, minimal footprint.

📦 Dual-Mode Lever + Bi-Phasic Stimulator + USB DAQ in one unit
💻 Portable, laptop-controlled, minimal cabling
⚡ Streamlined setup → fast data collection & analysis

804A: Permeabilized Fiber ATPase Apparatus The 804A ATPase apparatus measures consumption of ATP with contractile force and length changes of permeabilized fibers.

It was ASI, Dr. Pieter de Tombe & Dr. Ramzi Khairallah from @loyolachicago.bsky.social, leading to the 804A Permeabilized Fiber ATPase Apparatus. A true example of scientific collaboration!

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#Innovation #ScientificCollaboration #ATP #AuroraScientific

Laboratory photo

Wu et al. show that bioinstructive scaffolds enhance stem cell engraftment & #regeneration in injured muscle - boosting survival, vascularization & function. #AuroraScientific #1300A

Smart scaffolds may be the future for smarter healing!
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🚨 Day 1 at #BCVS25 is off to a strong start!
We're excited to welcome Andrew Klein, our new Life Science Manager, making his debut at the Aurora Scientific booth. Come by Booth 22 and see what's new in muscle physiology innovation! 💪🫀 #CardioScience #AuroraScientific

Herwig et al. explore how diabetes mellitus (DM) worsens myocardial inflammation and oxidative stress in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) - providing a potential bridge to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). #AuroraScientific #1600A

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About Our Company ABOUT US Aurora Scientific is committed to creating products that answer questions and solve problems. For over thirty years Aurora Scientific measurement instrumentation has been...

Today, as part of @lafayetteic.bsky.social, we support researchers in over 40 countries. From a 2-person team to a global leader in life science instrumentation. What a journey! #TBT #ScienceHistory #AuroraScientific #LafayetteInstrument

Our history: aurorascientific.com/about/#history

History of Aurora Scientific

#ThrowbackThursday to 1982 when hair was big, music was loud, and Dr. David James founded S+J Engineering at the University of Toronto. What started as a small consulting firm would evolve into today's Aurora Scientific. #TBT #AuroraScientific

Aurora Scientific 200C miniPID system

Did you know the #200C miniPID from #AuroraScientific was originally built for wind tunnel gas dispersion studies? Innovative olfaction researchers repurposed it to explore how animals track scents and detect odor concentrations! #Neuroscience #Olfaction

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Intervertebral Disc Herniation diagram

New study by Jackie Zehr et al. revealed region-specific differences in lamellar fiber mechanics linked to disc herniation risk. Researchers showed how microstructural stiffness variations in the annulus fibrosus impact failure patterns. #AuroraScientific #1400A

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🚨June's Murine Muscle Mechanics Workshop at York University is FULL! Don’t miss your chance to join us in November – seats are filling up FAST. 🚨

✋Hands on training
💪🏼3 #muscle testing techniques
🔬Real-time demos using #AuroraScientific systems
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Mitography figures

🧬New Research Alert!🧬
Morena et al. found blocking BNIP3-mediated mitophagy isn't enough to stop muscle loss in #cancer #cachexia in #tumor bearing mice, highlighting need for targeted therapies to prevent #muscle wasting. #AuroraScientific #1300A

doi.org/10.1152/japp...

Precision meets automation in neuroscience!
The 300E-I Dual-Mode Indenter delivers controlled mechanical stimulation with minimal variability—ideal for pain, sensory & migraine research. #AuroraScientific #Mechanosensation #Neuroscience

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See you at CAN-ACN!

We're headed to @canacn.bsky.social #CAN2025 in Toronto! 🧠

Come chat with @szrizvi.bsky.social at the📍Lafayette Instrument booth to discover what's the lastest with our olfaction and mechanosensation tools. Let's talk #neuroscience! #AuroraScientific

See you at CAN-ACN!

Heading to Toronto for @CAN_ACN #CAN2025? We’ll see you there! 🍁🧠

Don’t forget to stop by our booth to see top research tools from #LafayetteInstrument, #CampdenInstruments, #Actimetrics, #ALZET, and #AuroraScientific. #Neuroscience #BrainResearch

🔗 can-acn.org/meeting-2025/

Figures and Data

🚨New Publication Alert🚨
Bresciani et al. recently investigated whether a period of phrenic nerve stimulation during thoracic surgery could mitigate the diaphragm dysfunction caused by thoracic procedures. #AuroraScientific #1400A #muscle

Read more!
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Earth Day: The Official Site | EARTHDAY.ORG Visit the official Earth Day site to learn about the world's largest environmental movement and what you can do to make every day Earth Day.

How do you plan on taking action this Earth Day?

For more resources on the initiatives in your area or how to contribute, click here 👇🏼
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#AuroraScientific #OurPowerOurPlanet

Earth Day 2025

Happy #EarthDay2025
At #AuroraScientific, we're grounded in supporting innovative research and understand the vital role #sustainability plays in shaping our planets future.

Sustainability starts at work – reducing waste, saving energy, and letting our office plants thrive 🪴🌿

Isometric Whole Animal System for Mice: Contract muscles and costs!

The 1301A Isometric Whole Animal System for Mice from #AuroraScientific is perfect for contracting muscles and costs – enabling simple, high-throughput, isometric only footplate experiments to accurately measure in-vivo muscle function in mice 💪🏼🐭

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Home Inspiring students in robotics and STEM-related fields

👉 Check out the #RoboWeek website:
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👉 For information on FIRST Robotics Canada programs and competitions, visit bit.ly/43wW5lU

#AuroraScientific #NationalRoboticsWeek #STEM #FIRSTRobotics #Innovation #SoftRobotics

Bar graphs of study data.

Research by Pajski et al. highlights the need to consider sex differences in #aging studies. As older populations grow, developing aged animal models is crucial for advancing therapies that extend health span and independence. #AuroraScientific #1300A

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Designed for use with an inverted microscope🔬, the #AuroraScientific #1400A fiber system enables high-resolution force measurements, making it a great addition when studying muscle mechanics, disease modeling, and drug discovery.

Check it out 👇🏼
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