The Refurbished San Diego Instruments SR-Lab Control System is a specialized behavioral research platform designed for acoustic startle response (ASR) and prepulse inhibition (PPI) studies. The SR-Lab platform has become a recognized solution in neuroscience laboratories, behavioral research facilities, pharmaceutical organizations, and academic institutions conducting studies related to sensory processing, neurological disorders, drug discovery, and behavioral phenotyping.

Behavioral testing plays a critical role in modern neuroscience research. Accurate measurement of startle reflex responses provides valuable insights into neural pathways, sensory gating mechanisms, and neurological function. The SR-Lab Control System allows researchers to collect reproducible experimental data while maintaining consistent testing conditions across multiple subjects.

Researchers investigating schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, anxiety disorders, and neuropharmacological interventions frequently utilize acoustic startle response testing as part of their experimental protocols.

Acoustic Startle Response Testing

Acoustic Startle Response testing measures an organism's reaction to sudden auditory stimuli. These measurements provide researchers with important information regarding neural processing, sensorimotor function, and behavioral responses.

The SR-Lab Control System automates the delivery of controlled stimuli while recording response characteristics with high accuracy.

Prepulse Inhibition Studies

Prepulse Inhibition testing is widely used in neuroscience and psychiatric research. PPI evaluates the reduction of a startle response when a weak sensory stimulus precedes a stronger startle stimulus.

The ability to evaluate sensory gating makes PPI studies important in understanding several neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Technical Specifications

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Key Features

• Acoustic Startle Response testing
• Prepulse Inhibition (PPI) studies
• Multi-channel chamber support
• Analog output monitoring
• Behavioral neuroscience applications
• Pharmacology research support
• Animal behavior analysis
• Automated experimental control
• Laboratory-grade construction
• Reliable data acquisition capabilities

Applications

• Neuroscience Research
• Behavioral Research
• Pharmacology Studies
• Drug Discovery Programs
• Neurodegenerative Disease Research
• Autism Research
• Schizophrenia Research
• Anxiety Disorder Research
• Academic Research Projects
• Preclinical Studies

Benefits of Purchasing Refurbished

Laboratories seeking cost-effective research equipment can benefit from refurbished instrumentation.

Advantages include:

• Significant cost savings
• Proven laboratory technology
• Reduced research equipment costs
• Sustainable procurement practices
• Reliable experimental performance
• Faster laboratory expansion

• San Diego Instruments Official Website
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• FDA Research Resources