Tech to Assess Muscle Composition Wins Patent for Kerala Researchers

A unique process to assess muscle composition, that could help athletes choose the most appropriate sporting discipline, has won researchers of NSS Engineering College, Palakkad, a patent from the Government of India.

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At present, muscle composition is determined via invasive procedures such as muscle biopsies, which involve extracting tissue samples from the body. These methods are expensive and time-consuming, making them unsuitable for widespread application.

In contrast, the new method seeks to establish differences in muscle composition by assessing the electrical signals received from the skin surface. This is billed as a better and cheaper option.