The first book to introduce X-nuclei MRI to researchers, clinicians and students who are interested in working on the development of an imaging method to assess new metabolic information in tissues in vivo, to help diagnose diseases, to improve prognosis, or to assess the efficiency of therapies in a timely and quantitative manner. A comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in X-nuclei MRI, with its many potential clinical applications, but also its limitations. The ideal starting point for a clinical or scientific research project in non-standard MRI techniques. Illustrated throughout with excellent figures, references and reading suggestions to accompany each section.