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Synthesis of Programmable Main-chain Liquid-crystalline Elastomers Using a Two-stage Thiol-acrylate Reaction
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Cited by 107 •
2016
A novel methodology is presented to synthesize and program main-chain liquid-crystalline elastomers using commercially available starting monomers. A wide range of thermomechanical properties was tailored by adjusting the amount of crosslinker, while the actuation performance was dependent on the amount of applied strain during programming.
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Acrylic Resin Molding Based Head Fixation Technique in Rodents
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2016
Traditional head fixation techniques have used metallic frames attached on the skull as an interface for head fixation apparatus. This protocol demonstrates a frameless, acrylic resin molding based head fixation technique for behavioral tasks in rodents.
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Stereolithographic 3D Printing with Renewable Acrylates
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2018
A protocol for additive manufacturing with renewable photopolymer resins on a stereolithography apparatus is presented.
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Fabrication of an Expandable Brain Matrix Customizable Across Developmental Stages
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2026
An innovative method to build expandable brain matrices to cut either coronal or sagittal slices is described for application to neonatal piglets. This budget-friendly approach utilizes acrylic plates carved using templates from agarose gel brain molding, applies to multiple species, and allows for expansion to accommodate brain growth.
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Stages of Sleep
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2024
Sleep progresses through distinct stages, each characterized by specific brain wave patterns and physiological responses ranging from wakefulness to stages of non-rapid eye movement, known as non-REM, to rapid eye movement, referred to as REM. Understanding these stages helps in recognizing how sleep supports various bodily and cognitive functions. Before sleep begins, in wakefulness, the brain exhibits primarily beta waves, which are high in frequency and low in amplitude, indicating alertness...
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Transparency preserves access to the optical path while allowing researchers to monitor a specimen during imaging or manipulation. This is especially useful when observations must continue as a sample remains positioned. In microscopy-based immunology and infection experiments, unobstructed viewing supports consistent visual examination of cells, tissues, and host–pathogen interactions.
Stable positioning reduces movement that could disrupt alignment or make repeated observations harder to compare. By keeping the specimen or instrument in a consistent location, the platform supports reproducible viewing and measurement conditions. This matters when researchers examine changes across images or experimental observations and need differences to reflect the sample rather than shifting placement.
Rigidity helps the platform maintain a stable working surface during laboratory manipulation. That stability supports controlled positioning of specimens, instruments, or experimental subjects, while the transparent material retains visual access. Together, these properties make the setup suitable when researchers must manipulate or observe a sample without losing its intended alignment.
To use an acrylic stage, researchers can first place it within the experimental setup, position the specimen or instrument on its surface, and align the arrangement for the intended observation or manipulation. They can then monitor the sample through the transparent platform while maintaining the established position. This sequence supports orderly, repeatable examination.
In immunology and infection research, the platform is relevant to microscopy-based examination of cells, tissues, and host–pathogen interactions. Its contribution is procedural rather than analytical: it helps hold the material in a consistent position so researchers can observe biological structures or interactions under comparable viewing conditions. The resulting stability can support reproducible measurements.
Teaching laboratories can use an acrylic stage in demonstrations and practical exercises that require accessible sample positioning. Students can observe how alignment and movement affect microscopy or manipulation while retaining a clear view of the specimen. In research setups, the same simple design can support experimental arrangements where controlled placement is needed without obstructing observation.