Development of an open hardware bioreactor for optimized cardiac cell culture integrating programmable mechanical and electrical stimulations
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5144922
Abstract: A new open-hardware bioreactor capable of applying electrical field stimulation in conjunction with static or cyclic stretch is presented. Stretch is applied to cells by a specially designed elastomeric membrane with a central seeding region.… read more here.
Keywords: approach; open hardware; stretch; hardware bioreactor ... See more keywords
Designing Low-Cost Open-Hardware Electromechanical Scientific Equipment: A Geological Analogue Modeling Sandbox
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2023.3262617
Abstract: Scientific experimentation often requires building custom apparatus. However, published results usually focus on the experiment, disregarding technical details of the scientific equipment. Lacking enough information about these custom devices prevents their accurate replication, hindering the… read more here.
Keywords: analogue modeling; scientific equipment; open hardware;
Open hardware: From DIY trend to global transformation in access to laboratory equipment
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3001931
Abstract: Open hardware solutions are increasingly being chosen by researchers as a strategy to improve access to technology for cutting-edge biology research. The use of DIY technology is already widespread, particularly in countries with limited access… read more here.
Keywords: biology; equipment; open hardware; open source ... See more keywords
Development of an open-hardware semen homogenizer and application to serotonin effects on sperm motility
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0338399
Abstract: Proper homogenization of semen samples is crucial for assisted reproductive technology (ART) and analysis of sperm motility kinematics in experimental research. Accurate homogenization ensures a consistent number of sperm per insemination in ART and uniforms… read more here.
Keywords: sperm motility; open hardware; kinematics; homogenization ... See more keywords
Automated Open-Hardware Multiwell Imaging Station for Microorganisms Observation
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DOI: 10.3390/mi13060833
Abstract: Bright field microscopes are particularly useful tools for biologists for cell and tissue observation, phenotyping, cell counting, and so on. Direct cell observation provides a wealth of information on cells’ nature and physiological condition. Microscopic… read more here.
Keywords: multiwell imaging; hardware multiwell; open hardware; automated open ... See more keywords