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Body composition

Bruker LF50H TD-NMR

Illustrative view of the Bruker LF50H TD-NMR instrument and its sample bore
Illustrative view based on facility equipment.

Measure body composition in conscious animals using the Bruker TD-NMR system. The non-invasive approach allows repeated measurements in the same mice, supporting longitudinal assessment of changes in body composition.

  • Non-invasive measurement in conscious mice
  • Repeated measurements in the same mice
Discuss your study

M.Nixon@ed.ac.uk

What we measure

  • Fat mass
  • Lean tissue mass
  • Free body fluid

Planning your study

Agree training, handling, and measurement timings with the facility team. Record body weight alongside each measurement and use consistent conditions across groups and study visits.

Study planning and access