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By Sara Kruper - Apr 14, 2025

Standing with Researchers in Uncertain Times: Exploring Alternative Funding Paths

Facing funding challenges? This blog from Harvard Bioscience explores diverse alternative funding sources for researchers—from private foundations and industry partnerships to international grants and crowdfunding. It also highlights key awards supporting early-career scientists. Discover practical paths to keep your research moving forward, even in uncertain times.

 

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By Sara Kruper - Apr 01, 2025

Optimizing Animal Model Studies: Innovations in Physiology & Behavior Research

The SoHo Telemetry System revolutionizes small animal model research by enabling real-time physiological monitoring alongside behavioral analysis without disrupting natural movement. With wireless efficiency, extended transmission distance, and seamless integration, SoHo enhances studies in stress, neuroscience, sleep, motor disorders, cognition, and metabolism. Researchers gain greater accuracy, efficiency, and reproducibility, making SoHo a game-changer in preclinical research.

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By George Portugal, PhD - Mar 25, 2025

Using Organoids and MEA Technology to Research Retinitis Pigmentosa and Retinal Dystrophy

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and retinal dystrophy are debilitating genetic disorders that lead to progressive vision loss due to the degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Despite advances in genetic research, effective treatments remain limited, making the development of innovative research models crucial. Organoids and Mesh MEA (microelectrode array, also referred to as multielectrode array) technology from Multi Channel Systems have emerged as powerful tools in studying these diseases, providing insights into retinal function and potential therapeutic approaches.

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By Sara Kruper - Mar 11, 2025

Revolutionizing Small Animal Research: A Breakthrough in Biopotential Telemetry

DSI's SoHo Implantable Telemetry platform revolutionizes small animal research by enabling comprehensive biopotential monitoring. Capture EEG, EMG, ECG, body temperature, and locomotor activity with minimal invasiveness. Designed for extra-small to medium animal models, this system enhances research precision, reduces experimental stress, and provides unprecedented insights across neuroscience, cardiovascular, and behavioral studies.

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By Sara Kruper - Feb 11, 2025

Breathing Through the Haze: Research Continues to Tackle Health Impact of Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke poses a growing public health threat, with harmful pollutants like PM2.5 linked to respiratory and cardiovascular issues. This blog explores the health impacts of wildfire smoke, highlights recent research advancements, and showcases innovative tools like DSI’s inhalation exposure systems and telemetry solutions. Discover how these technologies are helping researchers uncover the mechanisms behind smoke-related health risks and develop interventions to protect vulnerable populations.

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By Sara Kruper - Jan 08, 2025

Revolutionizing Diabetes Research: How Continuous Glucose Telemetry is Shaping the Future of Translational Therapies

Revolutionize your diabetes research with DSI’s continuous glucose telemetry system. This innovative technology enables real-time, long-term glucose monitoring in animal models, offering stress-free, comprehensive data collection. By bridging preclinical and clinical research, it supports breakthroughs in glycemic control and translational therapies. Learn how it’s shaping the future of diabetes treatments.

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By George Portugal, PhD - Dec 10, 2024

Neural Organoids Could Be the Future of Brain-Controlled Prosthetics

Organoid technology is poised to revolutionize the development of brain-controlled prosthetics. By bridging the gap between the body’s central nervous system and a synthetic device, research with neural organoids could lead to the development of prosthetics capable of real-time interaction with the human brain through closed-loop feedback systems. Multielectrode array technology (also called “microelectrode array” or “MEA”) from Multi Channel Systems is ideally suited for studying this complex interaction and developing innovations in prosthetic research.

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