Champaign, IL

Drosophila Incubator in Champaign, IL

Drosophila incubator in Champaign, IL. Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are popular among Champaign, IL researchers the relative ease of studying them. That makes your Drosophila incubator an important part of your work. A Drosophila incubator manipulates temperature, humidity, and light conditions to imitate the fly's natural ecosystem. However, in order to be confident in your research, you need a Drosophila incubator that you can trust. Darwin Chambers has been manufacturing, designing, and installing controlled environmental chambers for over two decades. Call us today at (314) 534-3111 or contact us through our website to find out more about your next Drosophila incubator in Champaign, IL today.

Uses for the Drosophila Incubator

Drosophila research is common in numerous different uses in Champaign, IL. Some of the most common include:

  • Genetic Manipulation — Fruit flies have a relatively simple genome, making them a popular model organism for genetic research. Drosophila incubators provide a simulated habitat for the breeding and maintenance of genetically modified flies, allowing researchers to evaluate the effects of specific genetic mutations on them.
  • Behavioral Studies — The Drosophila incubator can also be used for behavioral studies in fruit flies. Researchers can control the light cycle to study circadian rhythms, sleep patterns, and mating behaviors. The incubator can also be used to study the effect of environmental factors on behavior, for example how temperature and humidity affect mating behavior and aggression.
  • Pharmaceutical Screening — Drosophila incubators are also used in drug discovery research. Researchers can use fruit flies to test chemical compounds and their effect on a wide range of diseases. The controlled environment of the incubator ensures that the flies are healthy and consistent in their responses to the drugs being tested.
  • Aging Studies — The fact that fruit flies only live for 40-50 days makes them an ideal model organism for studying the aging process.
  • Neuroscience Research — Fruit flies have the ability to model human brain diseases. Drosophila incubators are used to maintain a consistent environment for the breeding and maintenance of flies used in various neuroscience experiments, including studies of learning and memory, circadian rhythms, and behavior.
  • Evolutionary Biology — Drosophila has been used extensively in evolutionary biology research. Drosophila incubators provide a controlled environment for the breeding and maintenance of flies, allowing researchers to see how genetics evolve over generations.

Features of the Drosophila Incubator

When selecting a Drosophila incubator, there are several different features you need to review to ensure the unit is ideal for your research needs in Champaign, IL. You should consider the range of quality of:

  • Temperature Control — Temperature control is paramount for fruit fly research as it affects the fly's lifespan, how fast it grows, and its fertility. The incubator should never never become hotter or colder than a particular range.
  • Humidity Control — Drosophila incubators also provide humidity control to prevent desiccation of the flies. Humidity control is paramount to the fly's development and ability to survive.
  • Light Control — You need adequate light control for regulating the fly's circadian rhythm and performing photoperiod experiments. The incubator should be able to control how intense the light is and how long it lasts.
  • Capacity — The incubator's capacity will depend on the number of flies you need to house. Think about the number of flies and generations you'll need and choose an incubator that can accommodate them.
  • Accessibility — Anyone should be able to easily access the incubator for research, maintenance, and cleaning purposes. Consider the ease of loading and unloading flies and the accessibility of the temperature and humidity controls.

At Darwin Chambers, all of our Drosophila incubators are designed, manufactured, and installed to fit our Champaign, IL clients' needs.

Why Choose Darwin Chambers For Your Champaign, IL Drosophila Incubator

There are good reasons Darwin Chambers is trusted by many in Champaign, IL in the design and manufacture of Drosophila incubators:

Quality

We are dedicated to quality in each phase of each project. The people who design, manufacture, install, and repair your room will be factory trained, with extensive experience with the needs of the Drosophila research industry in Champaign, IL. All of our controlled environment rooms and reach-in chambers meant for insects are ALAAC, OLAW, USDA, NIH-compliant.

Our Services

In addition to our free technical support, we offer a range of services at additional cost to Champaign, IL industries. These include:

As we are centrally headquartered in the United States, our technicians can be onsite in Champaign, IL promptly and have experience with many different systems.

Price

We believe our pricing for Drosophila incubators in Champaign, IL that exceed performance expectations is truly reasonable. When you buy a Drosophila incubator you are not just paying for the room itself, but for a variety of services including installation, electrical efficiency, productivity you may lose if the unit fails, and maintenance fees. Our highly energy-efficient units, knowledgeable and experienced installer technicians, and affordable service plans all work to cost you less money overall than other vendors. We also partner with North Star Leasing to offer financing options, whether our clients need it because of tax considerations, or want to existing credit lines longer.

Who We Are

We are an independently owned that manufactures all of our products in the United States. We are affiliated with Energy Star and United Nations Global Compact to make your Champaign, IL neighborhoods and the world a cleaner and more harmonious place.

Types of Drosophila Incubator Darwin Chambers Offers in Champaign, IL

Our Champaign, IL Reach-In Drosophila Incubators

We offer insect incubators, low temp insect incubators, and insect rearing chambers for Champaign, IL researchers in the Drosophila field. Our reach-in chambers come in a range of sizes, from small benchtop units to larger, 3-door units. They all include:

  • Epoxy coated coils to prevent corrosion from Drosophila
  • Secondary safety high temperature cut-off switch to protect fruit flies
  • 24-hour technical support for the duration of your incubator
  • Standard warranties
  • Extended warranties for cooling components, parts, and labor
  • Quiet operation so you can have a more productive workspace
  • Stainless steel surfaces for easier cleaning
  • Antimicrobial handles to reduce the spread of bacteria and pathogens
  • Optional virtual touchscreens for efficiency and ease of use
  • Non-proprietary, internationally trusted Fuji Electric controllers with autotuning, PID control, calibration capability, ramp/soak and more (if you prefer another controller, we can install that too)
  • Impeccable uniformity through optional ultrasonic humidification that avoids hot spots
  • Considerably lowered direct and indirect energy loads which not only reduces your energy bills, but for our insect incubators to be located in spaces unsuitable for other incubators
  • "Future proof" cooling systems that are set up to maintain compliancy with federal regulations in the refrigerant industry even as they get more restrictive

Our Champaign, IL Drosophila Controlled Environment Rooms

We also design and manufacture drosophila incubator rooms to Champaign, IL scientists with larger housing or customization needs. The rooms are custom-made to each Champaign, IL clients specifications and needs. The advantages of our controlled environment rooms include:

  • Temperature conditioning system can be serviced or relocated quickly, due to a pre-charged and self-contained design
  • Available high temperature decontamination
  • Heat provided to incubators through one of three ways: ambient heat, hot-gas bypass refrigeration, or electric heat
  • Temperature ranges from 5° C to 60° C, 15° C to 37° C, 32° C to 60° C, etc
  • Supplied with LED lights which emit significantly more light per unit of input energy than fluorescent bulbs. They also produce less radiant heat, and with less heat used, the cooling requirement for the controlled environment is diminished and the total energy used by an LED-equipped chamber is substantially reduced
  • ADA compliance available with no additional cost to the customer
  • Conditioning System Features: quick installation, extended reliability, efficient operation, precision control, simple servicing, low GWP, and low total cost of ownership
  • Personnel emergency alarm: illuminated pull to reset push-button (inside room), control panel mounted visual and audible alarm. Includes glow in the dark label and a glow in the dark antimicrobial pull cord that can trigger alarm when pulled, a life saving feature for injured personnel lying on the floor

If time is a concern with your Drosophila incubator in Champaign, IL, with our "Quick Ship" program, you can receive a pre-built unit within 15 business days.

Other services we design and manufacture for Champaign, IL scientists include:

Drosophila Incubator in Champaign, IL | Darwin Chambers

Drosophila incubators are an imperative device for Champaign, IL scientists handling fruit flies. The company that makes it needs to be the best. At Darwin Chambers, we don't take chances on quality because we know you can't cut corners with your research. If you're searching for a Drosophila incubator in Champaign, IL, call Darwin today at (314) 534-3111 or contact us online.

IN011

IN011

The IN011 is a bench top insect rearing chamber designed to fit on 24” benchtops or stacked with optional racking.

IN03

IN03

The IN03 is an undercounter insect rearing chamber.

IN030

IN030

The IN030 is a single-door insect rearing chamber.

IN034

IN034

The IN034 is an extra wide single-door insect rearing chamber.

IN055

IN055

The IN055 is a 2-door insect rearing chamber.

IN084

IN084

The IN084 is a 3-door insect rearing chamber.

INR011

INR011

The INR011 is a bench top incubator designed to fit on 24” benchtops or stacked with optional racking.

INR030

INR030

The INR030 is a single-door incubator.

INR034

INR034

The INR034 is a single-door incubator providing extra cubic feet designed for maximum capacity while still allowing passage through most commercial …

INR055

INR055

The INR055 is a two-door incubator.

INR084

INR084

The INR084 is a three-door incubator.

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