Multi-echo Acquisition and Thermal Denoising Advances Infant Precision Functional Imaging.

This article discusses the challenges and potential advancements in precision functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for studying brain development in infants. The researchers explore the use of multi-echo (ME) data acquisition and thermal noise reduction techniques in fMRI data from three newborn infants. They find that ME acquisition shows promise in optimizing developmental fMRI, and the application of thermal denoising improves the strength of functional connections in infant data. However, further investigation is needed to fully understand the best techniques for developmental brain imaging. This preprint has not yet undergone peer review. [Extracted from the article]