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Welcome to the official page of Aurora Scientific Inc. Aurora Scientific acquired the muscle physiology product line of Cambridge Technology, Inc.

in 1997. We still manufacture the 300B and 400A series of muscle levers and force transducers but have increased our product offerings to include new and faster lever systems, an extended range of force transducers, test apparatus, data acquisition and control hardware and software, field stimulators, sarcomere length measurement and, most recently, a series of complete test systems.

10/22/2025

🔊 We’re excited to share that Samar Rizvi will be speaking at the upcoming Myogenesis Discussion Group, supported by the University of Toronto and Medicine by Design.

📅 Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
📍 Location: Virtual - Zoom

Aurora Scientific's equipment has a played a critical role in advancing research into cardiomyopathies, muscular dystrophies, sarcopenia, cachexia, exercise, and beyond. In her talk, Samar will highlight emerging techniques and real-world examples of how researchers are leveraging our tools to explore complex questions in muscle biology and advance translational science.

Learn more
https://mbd.ccrm.ca/research/discussion-groups/

The Myogenesis Discussion Group is held monthly and brings together a diverse community focused on the development, disease, and regeneration of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. These sessions emphasize both cutting-edge models and the technologies that enable them, making this an exciting forum for academic and industry perspectives alike.

To register for the talk and join the Myogenesis Discussion Group mailing list, email Matthew Rok at [email protected] or Bella Xu at [email protected].

10/13/2025

Canadian Thanksgiving falls on October 13th this year! The Aurora Scientific office will be closed in observance of the statutory holiday and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, October 14th.

We wish all our Canadian clients, partners, and friends a safe and restful long weekend. 🍁

10/09/2025

Join our upcoming virtual demo, "Scent-sational Solutions: Odour Delivery and Validation with Aurora Scientific’s Olfactometer and miniPID".

Discover the science behind precise odour delivery and validation in neuroscience research:
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM ET | 8:00 AM PT
✅Live demonstration, Integration Insights, Best Practices, Interactive Q&A

Register Online
https://aurorascientific.com/scent-sational-solutions-odour-delivery-and-validation-with-aurora-scientifics-olfactometer-and-minipid/

In this live session, Samar Rizvi will guide you through the capabilities of our 220A Olfactometer and 200C miniPID sensor. These tools are designed to deliver and validate odour stimuli with precision, enhancing the reliability of your olfactory research.

This session is tailored for researchers in behavioral neuroscience, olfaction studies, and related fields. Whether you're exploring cognitive neuroscience or operant conditioning, this demonstration will provide valuable insights into optimizing your experimental design.

10/06/2025

Today marks the beginning of , where the World Summit AI will be held in 📍Amsterdam. This global event celebrates innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human progress.

At Aurora Scientific, we look forward to seeing how AI and machine learning are rapidly transforming healthcare from diagnostics to rehabilitation. A recent publication by Kight et al., VITALS: an implantable sensor network for postoperative cardiac monitoring in heart failure patients, highlights this evolution – showcasing how advanced data analytics and intelligent systems may assist in improved patient outcomes.

Read more
VITALS: an implantable sensor network for postoperative cardiac monitoring in heart failure patients
https://www.nature.com/articles/s44385-025-00017-x

As AI continues to merge with biomedical science, we look forward to learning more from this field and assisting researchers with the precision tools they need to improve lives.

10/02/2025

As our global population ages, frailty research is becoming increasingly important. The loss of mobility and independence often seen in older adults can be closely tied to skeletal muscle dysfunction.

A new study by Laskin et al. explored how different frailty indices affect skeletal muscle resistance and resilience to physical stress in aged female mice.

"Increasing indices of frailty in aged female mice are associated with impaired skeletal muscle resilience to downhill running stress"
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-025-01856-7

Mice were classified by frailty score and subjected to repeated downhill running to induce eccentric contraction stress. Researchers then assessed contractile strength of the EDL and soleus using Aurora Scientific’s 1200A system, alongside RNA sequencing to examine mitochondrial gene regulation.

Key findings showed that higher frailty scores were linked to:
⬇️ Reduced muscle performance
⬇️ Slower recovery
⬆️ Increased exercise-induced injury

These insights highlight the critical need to account for frailty when investigating age-related declines in muscle function.

09/30/2025

Today marks Canadian National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

This day acknowledges the painful history of Canada’s residential schools and honours survivors like Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, whose story inspired Orange Shirt Day. Wearing orange is both a reminder and commitment to listening, learning, and supporting reconciliation. Each year, the Aurora Scientific team wears orange shirts to affirm that Every Child Matters. Together, we commit to building a better, more just future.

The Story of Orange Shirt Day
https://orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt-day/

In support of reconciliation and healing, the Aurora Scientific team annually donates to Indigenous-led organizations. This year, we've committed our donations to Indspire, a top-rated Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students across Canada.

About Indspire
https://indspire.ca/about/

09/26/2025

September 26th marks the first-ever Cancer Cachexia Awareness Day. In honour of today, we're highlighting this month's latest publication review, "Flexing New Insights in Cancer Cachexia".

Read it now
https://aurorascientific.com/flexing-new-insights-in-cancer-cachexia/

Cancer cachexia stands as a relentless, treatment-resistant syndrome that devastates muscle and metabolism, affecting most patients with advanced cancer and driving poor outcomes worldwide. In time for the 8th Cancer Cachexia Conference, hosted by Cancer Cachexia Society, this publication review covers vibrant, multidisciplinary efforts to unravel the complex mechanisms behind cachexia and pave the way towards effective interventions.

09/09/2025

💡Are you ready for this week's ? 💡

QUESTION
Aurora Scientific’s 1700A Myofibril System, invented by Dr. Dilson Rassier and Dr. Aleksander Labuda is the first commercially available system of its kind. Can you guess its nickname?

Think you know the answer - check the comment section. Need help – check the hints below.

HINT 1
The “beak” like shape of the Myofibril Test System can be seen at the intersection of where the myofibril is held between an atomic force microscopy (AFM) transducer, a highly sensitive force transducer, and glass needle, which is connected to the 340A Piezo Length Controller.

HINT 2
In a funny coincidence, it shares the same nickname as a criminal mastermind in the Batman comic books published by DC Comics!

09/05/2025

September 7th is World Duchenne Awareness Day, a global movement to raise awareness and drive progress for those living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

This year’s theme, “Family: the heart of care”, is a powerful reminder that behind every scientific breakthrough, clinical milestone, or act of advocacy are the families who provide unwavering strength, love and support.

To learn more, get involved, and show your support visit https://www.worldduchenneday.org

At Aurora Scientific, we are immensely proud to support researchers in better understanding Duchenne and related neuromuscular diseases. Each study, discovery, and innovation brings us closer to improving quality of life and creating hope for families worldwide.

Check out this paper from Mattina, et al. where Aurora Scientific muscle test systems are used to support this important cause. "Volitional exercise elicits physiological and molecular improvements in the severe D2.mdx mouse model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy"
https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP286768

09/04/2025

New Advancement Unveiled!

Last year at BioRob 2024, Sperduti et al. introduced a novel mechatronic testbed utilizing the Aurora Scientific 300C-I mechanical stimulator to precisely and repeatedly determine mechanical innocuous and pain thresholds.

Mechanical Stimulator
https://aurorascientific.com/products/neuroscience/300e-i-dual-mode-indenters/

Fast forward to this year, their recent paper in Scientific Reports presents an enhanced version of this technology—a groundbreaking testbed that integrates both mechanical and thermal stimulation in a single platform with high spatial resolution, enabling continuous or discrete stimulation over a consistent, small contact area, all within a single experimental session.

Read the paper
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-00026-1

Why is this important?
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* Seamless integration
No more switching devices—mechanical and thermal stimuli are delivered from the same system, streamlining workflow

* Enhanced precision and repeatability
High-resolution and automated positioning ensures consistent delivery of force and temperature

* Focused thermal targeting
A small thermal tip allows investigation of localized sensory responses, which was previously challenging

* Improved experimental efficiency
Faster pain recognition tasks and better-controlled stimuli improve accuracy and reduce variability

09/03/2025

🚀 Join the upcoming webinar with Dr. Anne McArdle and Dr. Malcolm Jackson on September 9th as they explore groundbreaking research from the Muscle Laboratories at the University of Liverpool. They'll examine how redox regulation influences the adaptive responses of skeletal muscle during physical activity and how these processes evolve with age.

Register
https://bit.ly/4mrBxBh

This webinar covers the development of cutting-edge methodologies to study reactive oxygen species (ROS) in muscle cells and uncover their specific functions. They also discuss how age-related disruptions in redox balance can affect muscle responses, particularly in the production of heat shock proteins (HSPs). The webinar presents findings demonstrating that restoring HSP levels in older mice can enhance muscle mass and function. Additionally, they draw parallels between muscle responses in ageing and the rapid muscle loss observed during space flight. This is studied using 3D human muscle constructs on the International Space Station (ISS). Research indicates that microgravity impacts muscle contractions, and they show how HSP overexpression offers partial protection, mirroring the ageing process on Earth.

This session is ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of muscle biology, the ageing process, and space research! 💫

09/02/2025

Introducing our integrated muscle test systems — designed to give your lab maximum capability with minimal footprint. You’ll find everything you need to advance your muscle physiology research without compromising on space or performance.

* Compact and Portable
With minimal cabling and laptop control, this system is ideal for labs with limited or non-permanent space.

* All-in-One Power
We’ve combined our Dual-Mode Muscle Lever System, High-Power Bi-Phasic Stimulator, and USB Data Acquisition hardware into a single, convenient controller.

* Seamless Integration
Compatible with our 1200A Isolated Muscle Test System and 1300A 3-in-1 Whole Animal System.

* Streamlined Workflow
Paired with our intuitive software, experimental setup, data collection, and analysis can be completed efficiently

Read more about these systems
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Integrated Isolated Muscle System for Rodents
https://aurorascientific.com/products/muscle-physiology/integrated-systems/1200b-integrated-isolated-muscle-system-for-rodents/

Integrated 3-in-1 Whole Animal System for Mice
https://aurorascientific.com/products/muscle-physiology/integrated-systems/1300b-integrated-3-in-1-whole-animal-system-for-mice/

Integrated 3-in-1 Whole Animal System for Rats
https://aurorascientific.com/products/muscle-physiology/integrated-systems/1305b-integrated-3-in-1-whole-animal-system-for-rats/

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