Oakland, CA

Drosophila Incubator in Oakland, CA

Drosophila incubator in Oakland, CA. Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are popular among Oakland, CA researchers their short lifespan, easy maintenance, and low cost. That makes your Drosophila incubator an essential part of your work. A Drosophila incubator creates a controlled environment that mimics the fly's native environment. However, in order to be confident in your research, you can't settle for anything less than a cutting edge Drosophila incubator. Darwin Chambers has been an industry leader in the controlled environment and insect research industry since 2003. Speak to a representative today at (314) 534-3111 or contact us online to discuss your Drosophila incubator needs in Oakland, CA today.

Applications of the Drosophila Incubator

Drosophila research is common in numerous different research facilities in Oakland, CA. 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 controlled environment for the breeding and maintenance of genetically modified flies, permitting researchers to study how certain mutations affect them.
  • Behavioral Studies — The Drosophila incubator also facilitates behavioral studies in fruit flies. Researchers can manipulate the light cycle to study how light affects sleep, mating, and other common behaviors. The incubator can also be used to study the effect of environmental factors on behavior, for instance how temperature and humidity affect mating behavior and aggression.
  • Pharmaceutical Screening — Drosophila incubators are also helpful for the pharmaceutical industry. Researchers can use Drosophila to test chemical compounds and their effect on a wide range of ailments. By mimicking their natural, healthy environment, you can ensure their responses to the drugs being tested are legitimate.
  • Aging Studies — The fact that fruit flies only live for 40-50 days makes them an ideal model organism for aging studies.
  • Neuroscience Research — Fruit flies have the ability to model human brain diseases. Drosophila incubators are used to replicate their native environment to study their learning and memory, circadian rhythms, and behavior.
  • Evolutionary Biology — Drosophila is a significant player in evolutionary biology research. Drosophila incubators provide a controlled environment for the breeding and maintenance of flies, allowing researchers to see how genetics change over generations.

What to Consider When Searching for a Drosophila Incubator

When choosing a Drosophila incubator, there are several aspects of the unit you need to consider to ensure the unit is ideal for your research needs in Oakland, CA. You should consider the range of quality of:

  • Temperature Control — Temperature control is paramount for Drosophila studies as it affects the fly's lifespan, its growth rate, and its ability to produce offspring. The incubator should be able to maintain a consistent temperature within a particular range.
  • Humidity Control — Drosophila incubators need to have the correct amount of moisture in the air to prevent the flies from drying out. Humidity control is paramount to the fly's growth and ability to survive.
  • Light Control — Light control is necessary for managing the fly's circadian rhythm and carrying out photoperiod experiments. The incubator should be able to precisely hold how intense the light is and when it's on and off.
  • 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. Take into account how easy it is to load and unload flies and if the climate controls are readily accessible.

At Darwin Chambers, we focus on building Drosophila incubators that consider all of your needs.

Why Choose Darwin Chambers For Your Oakland, CA Drosophila Incubator

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

Quality

We are dedicated to quality from our first conversation until you are no longer using your Drosophila incubator. Everyone who works on your room will be factory personnel, with a firm grasp of what Oakland, CA Drosophila researchers need to thrive. All of our controlled environment rooms and reach-in chambers meant for insects are ALAAC, OLAW, USDA, NIH-compliant.

Our Services

Beyond our free technical support, we offer additional important services at additional cost to our Oakland, CA clients. These include:

As we are centrally headquartered in the United States, our specialists are able to quickly reach Oakland, CA and have seen many different set-ups, procedures, and industrial uses for environmental chambers.

Price

All of the most exciting technologies in the world do not mean anything if the price is not within the budget of your Oakland, CA company. When you buy a Drosophila incubator you are not just paying for the room itself, but for a variety of services including installation, the burden it places on your electrical systems, lost "down" time, and service costs. Our efficient incubators, knowledgeable and experienced technicians, and affordable service plans all work to cost you less money overall than other vendors. We also work with North Star Leasing to offer financing options, in case our clients would like it for tax benefits, or want to existing credit lines longer.

Who We Are

We are an independently owned that manufactures everything in the U.S.. We partner with Energy Star and United Nations Global Compact to not only make great environmental chambers but support the environment as well.

Types of Drosophila Incubator Darwin Chambers Offers in Oakland, CA

Our Oakland, CA Reach-In Drosophila Incubators

We offer insect incubators, low temp insect incubators, and insect rearing chambers for Oakland, CA scientists in the Drosophila industry. Our reach-in chambers range from small benchtop units to larger 3-door ones. They all come with:

  • Epoxy coated coils to prevent corrosion from Drosophila
  • Secondary safety high temperature cut-off switch to protect Drosophila
  • 24-hour technical support as long as your incubator lasts
  • Standard warranties
  • Extended warranties for cooling components, parts, and labor
  • Quiet operation so you can have a more productive workspace
  • Stainless steel doors, walls, and panels for a more sanitized chamber or room
  • Antimicrobial handles to to protect you and your insects
  • Optional virtual touchscreens for efficiency and ease of use
  • Non-proprietary, internationally recognized Fuji Electric controllers with autotuning, PID control, programmable alarms, offset capability and more (if you prefer another controller, we can install that too)
  • Superb uniformity of ±0.2°C and ±0.3%RH
  • Significantly decreased direct and indirect energy loads which will reduce your energy bills and allows for our insect incubators to be located in spaces where energy concerns typically make other incubators prohibitive
  • "Future proof" cooling systems that ensure your units stay compliant with federal regulations in the refrigerant industry even as they change

Our Oakland, CA Drosophila Controlled Environment Rooms

We also design and manufacture drosophila incubator rooms to Oakland, CA researchers with larger housing or customization needs. The rooms are custom-made to each Oakland, CA clients specifications and needs. The benefits 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 Oakland, CA, with our "Quick Ship" program, you can receive a pre-built controlled environment room within 15 business days.

Other chambers and rooms we design and manufacture for Oakland, CA researchers include:

Drosophila Incubator in Oakland, CA | Darwin Chambers

Drosophila incubators are a necessary instrument for Oakland, CA scientists handling fruit flies. The company that makes it is just as important. At Darwin Chambers, we don't cut corners on quality because we know you can't cut corners in your line of work. If you're searching for a Drosophila incubator in Oakland, CA, 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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