Amuza Inc.

05/14/2026

Tethered EEG/EMG systems can restrict movement and introduce noise during long-term recordings in freely behaving animals.

The ELG wireless EEG/EMG system is designed to reduce motion artifacts while minimizing impact on animal behavior. Its lightweight wireless headstage includes onboard amplification and shielding to help reduce electrical interference without requiring a Faraday cage.

Signals are recorded directly to onboard memory for cleaner data collection in seizure and sleep studies.

• Up to 26 hours of recording in mice
• Up to 70 hours in larger animals

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ubAWbh

05/12/2026

Many failures in neurotransmitter analysis are invisible until data quality is already compromised.

Small issues introduced during collection, sample handling, or detection often don’t become obvious until experiments become difficult to reproduce.

In microdialysis workflows, variables like membrane properties, flow rate, tubing interactions, and analyte diffusion behavior all impact recovery efficiency.

At the detection stage, baseline instability, contamination, and electrode fouling can all contribute to irreproducibility that is difficult to diagnose after the fact.

Reliable neurotransmitter analysis requires system-level validation across collection, preparation, and detection.

Learn more:
https://bit.ly/4d6C0ar

05/05/2026

GABA is widely known as the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter, but it also plays an important role in pancreatic beta cells.

In this study, researchers examined how GABA is produced and secreted, and how it contributes to insulin regulation.

They found that GABA is stored in the cytosol and released through volume-regulated anion channels (VRAC), rather than the vesicular pathways previously assumed.

Using HPLC with electrochemical detection, the team quantified time-resolved GABA secretion and demonstrated its role in coordinating insulin release.

They also observed significantly reduced GABA levels in diabetic donors, linking GABA deficiency to disease.

Read the full case study: https://bit.ly/4draODa

04/30/2026

Measuring neurotransmitters in vivo is more complex than it first appears.

These molecules are present at extremely low concentrations and are rapidly cleared after release, making both collection and detection challenging.

From microdialysis sampling to analytical detection, each step in the workflow can introduce variability.

HPLC with electrochemical detection supports sensitive measurement of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin, helping researchers generate reliable data when paired with the right methodology.

Learn more about neurotransmitter analysis in microdialysis samples:
https://bit.ly/427sBZK

04/28/2026

Understanding physiological change often starts with measuring catecholamines.

In this study, researchers analyzed dopamine, noradrenaline, and adrenaline to examine how genetic modification affects autonomic function.

Using HPLC with electrochemical detection, they quantified these changes and related them to measurable biological responses.

Read the full paper: https://bit.ly/4cTKIqY

04/23/2026

Optogenetics allows researchers to activate or inhibit specific cell populations with precise, millisecond-level control.

As the technology advances, wireless optogenetics systems are making experimental setups more flexible, supporting freely moving subjects while reducing physical constraints and stress.

Wireless configurations can also simplify integration with other approaches, such as drug administration or fiber photometry, helping researchers connect stimulation with real-time responses in targeted brain regions.

Learn how closed-loop optogenetics connects stimulation with real-time neural responses:
https://bit.ly/41NoUs6

04/21/2026

Choosing between tethered and wireless systems in in vivo neuroscience experiments can shape how your studies run—from setup complexity to subject movement and data collection.

In applications like optogenetics, fiber photometry, and EEG recording, tethered systems may offer stable signals but can introduce physical constraints. Wireless systems support more flexible experimental setups, particularly in studies involving movement or interaction.

Explore wireless systems here:
https://bit.ly/4to2WYV

04/16/2026

Our team recently visited research facilities in Japan, including shared lab environments designed for behavioral studies.

What stood out was how much the experimental setup is built around controlling variables—from dedicated rooms for specific types of testing to fully attenuated environments within rooms.

It’s not something you commonly see, but it highlights how much experimental design and environment can influence results.

We also had the opportunity to attend an animal memorial service, offering a different perspective on the responsibility behind this type of research.

It’s not often part of the conversation, but it’s an important part of the broader process.

04/14/2026

Our team recently spent time in Japan visiting several of our partners.

One thing that stood out was how much is still done by hand.

Across different sites, there’s a level of hands-on involvement in how systems are built that you don’t always expect. Assembly, adjustments, and even smaller components are handled directly by the same people who understand how the systems are used.

It’s a different perspective from what we typically see.

And it reinforces something simple—consistency in the lab often starts long before a system is installed.

03/31/2026

Imaging intact tissue in 3D—without sectioning

Traditional histological sectioning is labor-intensive and limited to 2D slices, making it difficult to preserve spatial context across whole tissues or organs.

Tissue clearing overcomes this by rendering tissues optically transparent, enabling 3D visualization of cellular architecture, distribution, and morphology.

However, many clearing methods require extended processing times and rely on harsh solvents that can compromise fluorescence.

Binaree Tissue Clearing Rapid is designed to simplify this workflow, enabling faster clearing while preserving fluorescence, so researchers can move more efficiently from sample preparation to imaging.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dUjCSK

03/27/2026

Reliable, repeatable sterilization is essential in many lab workflows.

We work with systems like the TOMY SX-Series to help labs balance capacity, space, and ease of use in day-to-day operations.

Supported in North America by Amuza

Large-capacity sterilization with a minimal footprint

The TOMY SX-Series autoclaves are designed to fit into daily lab workflows without fixed facility plumbing required.

Simply load your materials, select a saved program, and run.

The vertical chamber design accommodates glassware, media bottles, and larger vessels, while a dual-fan system helps reduce cooling time between cycles.

Built for research labs and shared environments where reliable, repeatable steam sterilization is part of the daily routine.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bQMrwX