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Development of a Mobile Mitochondrial Physiology Laboratory for Measuring Mitochondrial Energetics in the Field
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2021
We designed and constructed a mobile laboratory to measure respiration rates in isolated mitochondria of wild animals captured at field locations. Here, we describe the design and outfitting of a mobile mitochondrial laboratory and the associated laboratory protocols.
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Construction of a Low-cost Mobile Incubator for Field and Laboratory Use
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2019
This paper describes a method for building an adaptable, low-cost and transportable incubator for microbial testing of drinking water. Our design is based on widely available materials and can operate under a range of field conditions, while still offering the advantages of higher-end laboratory-based models.
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Physiological Experimentation with the Crayfish Hindgut: A Student Laboratory Exercise
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2011
In this report we demonstrate techniques that can be used to investigate the biology of the crayfish hindgut. We show how to dissect a crayfish abdomen and study the associated anatomy, physiology and modulation of activity. The peristaltic activity and strength of contractions are measured using a force transducer.
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A Community-based Stress Management Program: Using Wearable Devices to Assess Whole Body Physiological Responses in Non-laboratory Settings
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2018
Stress is an unavoidable and persistent component of life and holistic approaches for its management are being considered. A standardized methodology was created to demonstrate the feasibility of a breath-based stress management protocol that can be used with commercially available portable technology.
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Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assay (EMSA)
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2023
The electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) is a biochemical procedure used to elucidate binding between proteins and nucleic acids. In this assay a radiolabeled nucleic acid and test protein are mixed. Binding is determined via gel electrophoresis which separates components based on mass, charge, and conformation. This video shows the concepts of EMSA and a general procedure, including gel and protein preparation, binding, electrophoresis, and detection. Applications covered in this video...
FAQs
Standardized procedures make measurements comparable even when data are collected in different locations. The same defined conditions and controlled data-collection approach can be applied with transportable instruments, reducing variation caused by changing settings. This consistency helps biology students and researchers distinguish physiological differences from differences created by the measurement process.
Field and community measurements can show biological function in settings that are not represented by a specialized facility. Studying participants where activities or local conditions occur may connect physiological variables, such as heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and physical performance, with organismal health and function. The approach therefore adds environmental and practical context to biological observations.
The portable setup can assess heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and physical performance under defined conditions. These variables provide complementary views of physiological function rather than relying on a single observation. In biology, collecting them during hands-on or field-based investigations helps link measurable responses with broader questions about organismal health and function.
A basic workflow includes transporting the required instruments to the study or teaching site, establishing defined measurement conditions, applying standardized procedures, and recording data systematically. The exact setting may be a classroom, field site, or community location, but controlled collection remains central. This workflow allows physiological measurements to be obtained without moving participants or specimens to a fixed facility.
It is especially useful when the investigation depends on access to classrooms, field sites, or community settings, or when travel to a specialized facility would limit participation. Instructors can use it for hands-on teaching, while researchers can extend physiological measurement to natural environments. The choice improves access and places biological questions in relevant real-world settings.
It turns physiological principles into direct measurement activities rather than limiting instruction to a fixed laboratory environment. Students can work with biological variables such as heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, or physical performance while following defined conditions and standardized procedures. This combination supports hands-on instruction and connects experimental methods with organismal health and function.