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UNC Researchers Develop Technique to Reduce fMRI Acoustic Noise
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
University of North Carolina researchers developed SORDINO, a new fMRI acquisition technique that significantly reduces acoustic noise during scans, lowering interference and stress in subjects while improving image quality.
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You can now develop research or clinical protocols around quieter and clearer fMRI scans, which open new doors for brain imaging in subjects with auditory implants or sensitivity to noise. This reduces traditional barriers in neurological and auditory research settings.
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