Non-invasive analyzer for fat and lean tissue in small animals for nutirtional research

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Changes in body composition, i.e. lean muscle and fat, can occur independent of any significant changes in body weight. Since alterations in body composition can be significantly affected by metabolic and immunological variables in our long term diet, exercise, hormone and studies it is necessary to measure changes in body composition in the same animal over the duration of the study. The advantage of using this powerful technique allows us to determine if changes to the type of body tissue are a direct effect of the experimental manipulation, i.e. diet, or an indirect effect related to changes in body composition. We currently do not possess the technology necessary to make repeated, non-invasive measures of body composition in small animals in our studies. The acquisition of this technology will significantly enhance the excellence in quality and capacity of our data collection and increase the standard of HQP training in our internationally renowned nutrition group.