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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 2d

A study by Kight et al. highlights how intelligent systems may improve patient outcomes. As AI merges with biomedical science, we look forward to learning more from this field and assisting researchers with the precision tools they need to improve lives.

www.nature.com/articles/s44...

VITALS: an implantable sensor network for postoperative cardiac monitoring in heart failure patients - npj Biomedical Innovations

npj Biomedical Innovations - VITALS: an implantable sensor network for postoperative cardiac monitoring in heart failure patients

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 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

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 6d

The mice underwent training, including downhill running to induce eccentric stress. Using Aurora Scientific’s 1200A and RNA sequencing, researchers found:
⬇️ Muscle performance
⬇️ Recovery
⬆️ Exercise-induced injury
👉 Frailty must be considered in age-related muscle research.

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 6d

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. 💪

🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s113...

#Geroscience #AgingResearch #Muscle #AuroraScientific

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 8d

This year, the Aurora Scientific team is donating to @indspire.bsky.social‬, a top-rated charity empowering First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students. #Indspire #EveryChildMatters

About Indespire
indspire.ca/about/

About - Indspire

About Indspire Indigenous Education is Canada’s Future Indspire is an Indigenous national charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of th...

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 8d

This day acknowledges the painful legacy of residential schools and affirms our commitment to listening, learning, and supporting reconciliation. Wearing orange is a symbol of that promise 🧡 #OrangeShirtDay

About Orange Shirt Day
orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt...

Orange Shirt Day - Orange Shirt Society

By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS, every day and everywhere.

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 8d

Today is the Canadian National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡

At Aurora Scientific, we are wearing orange to honour survivors like Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, whose story inspired #OrangeShirtDay. Every Child Matters, today and every day. #TruthAndReconciliationDay

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 12d

Cancer #cachexia stands as a relentless, treatment-resistant syndrome that devastates muscle and metabolism. Our September publication review flexes new insights into the condition.

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

#CCAD2025 #CachexiaWastingMatters

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 15d

The afternoon poster session here at #EMC2025 was buzzing! Always great to see exciting new work being presented and discussed

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 16d

Great opening session of Day 2 at #EMC2025 featuring Amelia Marais from the Fajardo lab and their work on GSK3 inhibition in models of #DMD

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 18d

We are excited to be at the 52nd annual European Muscle Conference in beautiful Amsterdam! Stop by the table inside the Royal Tropical Institute to discuss your muscle research 💪 #EMC2025

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 29d

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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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.

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · 29d

💡 #TriviaTuesday 💡

QUESTION: Aurora Scientific’s 1700A Myofibril System, invented by Dilson Rassier and Aleksander Labuda, is the first commercially available system of its kind — but do you know its nickname?

HINT: It is shared with a criminal mastermind in Batman comics!

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Sep 5

We encourage our network to take part — whether by raising awareness, supporting research, or simply wearing red to stand in solidarity. Every effort matters. #WDAD2025

How do you plan to support World Duchenne Awareness Day this year? 💬

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Sep 5

World Duchenne Awareness Day is September 7th!

At Aurora Scientific, we recognize that awareness leads to action, and together, we can help advance science and inspire hope. @worldduchenne.bsky.social

Learn how to show your support through the official website: www.worldduchenneday.org

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Sep 4

Overall, this device provides potential for standardizing mechanical sensitivity assessments across studies, advancing the field of #pain research.

✅ Seamless integration
✅ High precision & repeatability
✅ Localized thermal targeting

Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Read the paper
doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Sep 3

Learn how HSPs, ROS, and spaceflight impact muscle health!

Join Dr. ‪@mdcr02.bsky.social‬ & Dr. ‪@malcolm-mjj.bsky.social‬ on Sept 9 for a webinar exploring redox regulation in muscle aging, from @liverpooluni.bsky.social Muscle Laboratories #muscle #aging #space #research

Register
bit.ly/4mrBxBh

Redox Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Poster

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American Physiological Society @apsphysiology.bsky.social · Sep 1

This week at APS:
•NCAR Lifetime Achievement Lecture: Extended Autonomic System 9/4

Coming up:
• W/ @aurorascientific.bsky.social: Redox Regulation of Skeletal Muscle 9/9
• W/ @scireq.bsky.social: Critical Role of Pericytes in Pulmonary Circulation 9/16

More: ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪

Keyboard, coffee mug and a notebook that says register now.

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Sep 2

Read more about these systems

Integrated Isolated Muscle System for Rodents
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Integrated 3-in-1 Whole Animal System for Mice
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Integrated 3-in-1 Whole Animal System for Rats
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1200B: Integrated Isolated Muscle System for Rodents

The industry leading, easy-to-use test system for measuring the mechanical properties of isolated muscle, bundles and strips from mice or rats

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Aug 28

Over time, #diabetes has raised growing global concern due to its effects on muscle, especially in the heart. This month's publication review dives into key diabetes discoveries and determinations. 🫀

Read it now:
aurorascientific.com/diabetes-dis...

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Reposted by Aurora Scientific

American Physiological Society @apsphysiology.bsky.social · Aug 25

Coming up at APS:

• NCAR Lifetime Achievement Lecture: The Extended Autonomic System 9/4
• W/ @aurorascientific.bsky.social: Redox Regulation of Skeletal Muscle 9/9
• W/ @scireq.bsky.social: Critical Role of Pericytes in Pulmonary Circulation 9/16

Learn more: ow.ly/WEWs50WuRYU 🧪

A phone screen says "live webinar" and is lying on a light-colored wood surface attached to a pair of hot pink headphones.

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Aug 21

This #ThrowbackThursday, we’re revisiting our March review, titled 'Marching Forward: Recent Skeletal Muscle Discoveries' 💪

From protein dysfunctions to pathway insights, dive into the latest in muscle research 🧬

Read more
aurorascientific.com/marching-for...

#MyoBlue

Throwback Thursday Publication Review: Marching Forward: Recent Skeletal Muscle Discoveries

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Aurora Scientific @aurorascientific.bsky.social · Aug 19

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!

Learn More
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#Innovation #ScientificCollaboration #ATP #AuroraScientific

804A: Permeabilized Fiber ATPase Apparatus

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

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