Space-Born Muscle Monitoring Technology Promises Earthly Healthcare Advancements

Southampton UK (SPX) Mar 21, 2024

For the first time, astronauts can monitor their muscle health during space missions thanks to a new handheld device, revealing the muscle groups most vulnerable in low-gravity environments. A collaborative effort involving the University of Southampton and spearheaded by Charite University in Berlin enabled a team of researchers to observe the muscle condition of twelve astronauts before,