In recent years the use of insects (particularly Drosophila melanogaster) as model organisms in biomedical research has become widespread. Reasons include ease of rearing and handling, short generation times, well characterized genomes, and established genetic manipulation methods.

For our more budget-conscious biomedical customers who do not require real-time (second by second) measurements of individual Drosophila, we produce two substantially less expensive systems for the metabolic screening of individuals or groups of Drosophila. The systems come with on-site setup and training from our USA or EU branches.

The BTR-2-EMSA system is designed for metabolic measurements of individual insects or groups of insects ranging in size from individual Drosophila to approximately 5 g. Metabolic rate is assayed by CO2 emission rate, and individual measurements from 3, 7 or more insects sequentially are spaced apart by 1 - 3 hours. Acquisition and analysis of data are automatic. Available options:

-X where X is the maximum number of insects to be screened sequentially within an automated experiment (3, 7, 15, 23 or 31). 

The -T option adds temperature control with ramping and stepping capability.

The BTR-3-EMSA system adds oxygen analysis, and thus the ability to measure the respiratory quotient, and thus the type of respiratory substrate being metabolized. The same options as above are available. 

To obtain a no-obligation quote, email us with the model you require. Simply combine the options you are interested in (e.g. BTR-2-EMSA-7). The options can be listed in any order. Include any other information you wish. We'll assemble a quote for you, typically in less than 24 hours, and email or FAX it to you as requested.