We're heading to the 2026 Pavlovian Society Annual Meeting in Montréal from September 17-19! Connect with Andrew Klein, Lafayette Life Science's Sales Director, to discuss your research and explore solutions that support your studies in learning and behaviour. #Neuroscience
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Can astrocytes be reprogrammed to help repair the brain after intracerebral hemorrhage? A recent study demonstrated astrocyte-to-neuron reprogramming in vitro and in vivo using Sutter Instrument and ALZET solutions. Read now: https://ow.ly/6iXr50ZLeEl #Neuroscience
One study, two Lafayette Life Science brands🧠 New research by Dexter et al. explored how prefrontal parvalbumin-expressing neurons support working memory under high demands using Campden Instruments and Sutter Instrument solutions. 🔗Read now: https://ow.ly/9vNB50ZGGE3 #Neuroscience
Begin Planning for the Future Upgrade your first-generation Bussey-Saksida system with newer touchscreen technology, improved chamber control and processing power, and new software. Rat Chambers https://ow.ly/gxJ550ZFFUQ Mouse Chambers https://ow.ly/xup550ZFFUN
In a recent study, Bång-Rudenstam et al. sought to shed light on molecular mechanisms within a tumor's surroundings - focused on acidosis as a tumor stressor. They identified lipid droplet accumulation's link to formation of CS-enriched glycocalyx. Study https://doi.org/10.1038/s41556-026-01879-y
We recently held a video interview with Associate Professor Jess Nithianantharajah from the University of Melbourne. It was a great time discussing the importance of #cognitive behavior research and the role of the #touchscreen chamber. Watch Video 👇 https://ow.ly/7iIY50ZcfNw
Interested in Touchscreen Neuroscience? Check out this Tech Cast with Julie Gill, our Behavioral Product Specialist. Julie leads a review of setting up and employing a Bussey-Saksida Touchscreen System using our ABET Cognition Software. Watch Video https://ow.ly/aSHr50ZbRk7
We are #hiring a Life Science Product Consultant. This position combines technical sales and scientific support to drive sales growth across Europe for our Aurora Scientific brand of research instrumentation. Learn More 👇 https://lafayettelifescience.com/about/careers/
CSHL's Ion Channels in Synaptic & Neural Circuit Physiology Course starts today, good luck students! We are thrilled to have been able to support this great course by providing a 9000SMZ Vibrating Microtome! Course Details https://bit.ly/cshl-ion-course 9000SMZ https://bit.ly/9000SMZ
Final call ⏰ Join Dr. Karyn Esser on May 28 to explore how skeletal muscle circadian clocks drive strength, metabolism, and exercise adaptation. Don’t miss out! Register! 👇 https://bit.ly/4tCBjeh #CircadianRhythms #MuscleResearch
Muscle keeps time and it matters. ⏱️ Next week, on May 28th, Dr. Karyn Esser will break down how circadian clocks regulate strength, metabolism, and exercise adaptation. Where timing meets function. Register Now! https://bit.ly/4tCBjeh #CircadianBiology #ExerciseScience
The wait is over. 🫀 Introducing the 1515A Intact Myocardial Slice System, Aurora Scientific's most advanced platform yet for cardiac slice physiology. https://bit.ly/1515a-intact-myocardial-slice-system Any way you slice it, this is the platform cardiac research has been waiting for. 🧵👇
We look forward to seeing everyone at Myofilament Meeting 2026. If you are going to be in attendance, make sure to join us for the 1400A workshop at Myofilament Meeting on Tuesday afternoon! Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Register: https://ow.ly/GplE50Z0gCa
New research highlights how #circadian period is regulated across tissues 🧬 REV-ERB nuclear receptors play a key role in maintaining normal circadian timing in both brain (SCN) and liver. Read it here 🔗 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124725012082#sec1
Cardiac tissue is only as good as its preparation. We've built a seamless path from Campden Instruments' gold-standard vibrating microtome to bath, stimulation, and analysis. A cutting-edge workflow! The full reveal is coming. 🫀 #CardiacResearch #AuroraScientific
We are excited to announce Sutter Instrument has joined the Lafayette Life Science Division. Sutter is well known for its innovations in micropipette fabrication, electrophysiology, microinjection, microscopy, and micromanipulation technologies. Read Release: https://ow.ly/QAAW50YWIcI
Not every preparation fits the same mould, so we built something that adapts. Larger bath volume. Adjustable electrodes. A platform for your science, any way you slice it. Something new is coming. 🔬 #MuscleMechanics #TissuePhysiology #AuroraScientific
How do muscle circadian clocks impact whole-body health? 🧬⏰ Join Dr. Karyn Esser on May 28 to explore circadian control of muscle function, metabolism & exercise adaptation. 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4tCBjeh #CircadianRhythms #MuscleResearch #ExerciseScience
We are less than a month away from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's Ion Channels in Synaptic & Neural Circuit Physiology Course. We are thrilled to be able to support this great course by providing a 9000SMZ Vibrating Microtome! Full Course Details https://meetings.cshl.edu/courses.aspx?course=C-ION
1 week to #SRBR2026 🧬🕰️ Join us May 9–13 at the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa for one of the leading meetings in biological rhythms—featuring the latest in circadian biology & medicine. If you're attending, be sure to stop by our booth and say hello! #CircadianRhythms
🧠 Last chance to apply! Join a FREE 3-day Touchscreen Cognition course at Western University: 📅 June 17–19, 2026 ⏰ Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 Space is limited—apply now! https://touchscreencognition.org/train/
What an amazing first day at #APS2026! From catching up with existing clients and meeting new ones to a great turnout at our Industry Workshop with Dr. Bumsoo Ahn. We're excited for what day 2 at the #Physiohub brings!
📅 Happening today at American Physiological Society #APS2026! Unacylated Ghrelin Preserves Muscle Mass & Contractile Function During Aging 🎤 Dr. Bumsoo Ahn, Wake Forest University 🕒 11:45 AM CT | Discovery Stage Explore how UnAG supports muscle, mitochondria & NMJ integrity—don’t miss it!
Aurora Scientific and ALZET® are teaming up at American Physiological Society #APS2026 in Minneapolis (April 23–26)! If your research touches muscle physiology, neuroscience, cardiology, or metabolic diseases, come find us! We'd love to connect 👋 📍Minneapolis Convention Center #Physiology
Final day of our #APS2026 Spotlight Series! 🔬 We’ve explored how ALZET® Osmotic Pumps & Aurora Scientific systems help researchers: 1️⃣ Enhance muscle growth 2️⃣ Protect function under hypoxia 3️⃣ Measure regeneration 👉 Explore: https://www.alzet.com/aps https://aurorascientific.com
🌍 Happy #EarthDay! We’re excited to highlight two insightful preprint studies in this Earth Day-themed publication review. From nitrogen-fixing root nodules to wood-forming cambium, Campden Instruments 7000smz-2 was key to precise tissue preparation. https://ow.ly/M2hS50YNTNH
Interested in touchscreen-based cognitive research? 🧠 Apply for a FREE 3-day course at Western University: 📅 June 17–19, 2026 Deadline: May 1st - limited space available! Apply now! https://touchscreencognition.org/train/
Day 3 of our #APS2026 Spotlight Series! 🔬 Previously: Muscle growth & stress Today: Regeneration after injury See how ALZET® Osmotic Pumps and Aurora Scientific advance regenerative research 🤝 👉 Explore: https://www.alzet.com/aps https://aurorascientific.com/products/muscle-physiology/systems/
Enhance sleep fragmentation studies with our Sleep Fragmentation Chamber. 💤 Features • Precondition multiple animals • Selectable sweep frequency • Integrates with telemetry/sleep detection • Low-noise, easy cleaning Details: https://lafayettelifescience.com/products/sleep-fragmentation-chamber
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 https://aurorascientific.com/products/muscle-physiology/systems