bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 2, 2023
ABSTRACT
Interictal
spikes
(IIS)
and
seizures
are
well-documented
in
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
IIS
typically
outnumber
seizures,
supporting
their
role
as
a
prominent
EEG
biomarker
AD.
In
preclinical
models,
we
showed
that
high
frequency
oscillations
(HFOs>250Hz)
also
occur,
but
it
is
currently
unknown
how
HFOs
compare
to
IIS.
Therefore,
asked
whether
the
incidence
of
differed
if
they
differentially
affected
by
behavioral
state.
We
used
three
mouse
lines
simulate
aspects
AD:
Tg2576,
presenilin
2
knockout,
Ts65Dn
mice.
recorded
quantified
hippocampus
during
wakefulness,
slow-wave
sleep,
rapid
eye
movement
sleep.
all
lines,
were
more
frequent
than
High
numbers
correlated
with
fewer
IIS,
suggesting
for
first
time
possible
competing
dynamics
among
them
Notably,
occurred
states
summary,
most
abundant
abnormality
when
compared
states,
better
These
findings
pertained
which
important
because
different
show
may
inhibit
SHORT
SUMMARY
common
occur
earlier
stages.
comparison
between
lacking.
Here
3
AD
features
local
field
potential
recordings
quantify
HFOs.
found
outnumbered
total
inversely
abnormality,
this
was
generalizable
across
types
Journal of Neural Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 036023 - 036023
Published: May 9, 2024
.
This
study
aims
to
develop
and
validate
an
end-to-end
software
platform,
PyHFO,
that
streamlines
the
application
of
deep
learning
(DL)
methodologies
in
detecting
neurophysiological
biomarkers
for
epileptogenic
zones
from
EEG
recordings.
Epilepsia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Abstract
Electroencephalography
(EEG)
has
been
instrumental
in
epilepsy
research
for
the
past
century,
both
basic
and
translational
studies.
Its
contributions
have
advanced
our
understanding
of
epilepsy,
shedding
light
on
pathophysiology
functional
organization
epileptic
networks,
mechanisms
underlying
seizures.
Here
we
re‐examine
historical
significance,
ongoing
relevance,
future
trajectories
EEG
research.
We
describe
traditional
approaches
to
record
brain
electrical
activity
discuss
novel
cutting‐edge,
large‐scale
techniques
using
micro‐electrode
arrays.
Contemporary
studies
explore
potentials
beyond
Berger
frequencies
uncover
underexplored
operating
at
ultra‐slow
high
frequencies,
which
proven
valuable
principles
ictogenesis,
epileptogenesis,
endogenous
epileptogenicity.
Integrating
with
modern
such
as
optogenetics,
chemogenetics,
imaging
provides
a
more
comprehensive
epilepsy.
become
an
integral
element
powerful
suite
tools
capturing
network
dynamics
across
various
temporal
spatial
scales,
ranging
from
rapid
pathological
synchronization
long‐term
processes
epileptogenesis
or
seizure
cycles.
Advancements
recording
parallel
application
sophisticated
mathematical
analyses
algorithms,
significantly
augmenting
information
yield
recordings.
Beyond
seizures
interictal
activity,
elucidating
epilepsy‐related
cognitive
deficits
other
comorbidities.
Although
remains
cornerstone
research,
persistent
challenges
limited
resolution,
artifacts,
difficulty
highlight
need
refinement.
Despite
these
challenges,
continues
be
fundamental
tool,
playing
central
role
unraveling
disease
drug
discovery.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 6, 2025
Abstract
Hippocampal
sharp-wave
ripples
(SPW-Rs)
are
high-frequency
oscillations
critical
for
memory
consolidation
in
mammals.
Despite
extensive
characterization
rodents,
their
application
as
biomarkers
to
track
and
treat
dysfunction
humans
is
limited
by
coarse
spatial
sampling,
interference
from
interictal
epileptiform
discharges
(IEDs),
lack
of
consensus
on
human
SPW-R
localization
morphology.
We
demonstrate
that
mouse
hippocampal
share
spatial,
spectral
temporal
features,
which
clearly
distinct
IEDs.
In
1024-channel
recordings
APP/PS1
mice,
SPW-Rs
were
distinguishable
IEDs
narrow
the
CA1
pyramidal
layer,
narrowband
frequency
peaks,
multiple
ripple
cycles
unfiltered
local
field
potential.
epilepsy
patients,
showed
similar
peaks
visible
subiculum
but
absent
dentate
gyrus.
Conversely,
a
broad
extent
wide-band
power.
introduce
semi-automated,
detection
toolbox
(“ripmap”)
selecting
optimal
channels
separating
event
waveforms
low-dimensional
embedding.
Our
approach
improves
accuracy,
providing
firm
foundation
future
research.
Journal of Neural Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(3), P. 036039 - 036039
Published: June 1, 2024
.
Therapeutic
brain
stimulation
is
conventionally
delivered
using
constant-frequency
pulses.
Several
recent
clinical
studies
have
explored
how
unconventional
and
irregular
temporal
patterns
could
enable
better
therapy.
However,
it
challenging
to
understand
which
are
most
effective
for
different
therapeutic
applications
given
the
massively
high-dimensional
parameter
space.
Maternal
choline
supplementation
(MCS)
improves
cognition
in
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
models.
However,
the
effects
of
MCS
on
neuronal
hyperexcitability
AD
are
unknown.
We
investigated
a
well-established
mouse
model
with
hyperexcitability,
Tg2576
mouse.
The
most
common
type
mice
generalized
EEG
spikes
(interictal
[IIS]).
IIS
also
other
models
and
occur
patients.
In
models,
is
reflected
by
elevated
expression
transcription
factor
∆FosB
granule
cells
(GCs)
dentate
gyrus
(DG),
which
principal
cell
type.
Therefore,
we
studied
ΔFosB
GCs.
marker
NeuN
within
hilar
neurons
DG
because
reduced
protein
sign
oxidative
stress
or
pathology.
This
potentially
important
regulate
GC
excitability.
breeding
pairs
received
diet
relatively
low,
intermediate,
high
concentration
choline.
After
weaning,
all
intermediate
diet.
offspring
fed
diet,
frequency
declined,
was
reduced,
restored.
Using
novel
object
location
task,
spatial
memory
improved.
contrast,
exposed
to
low
had
several
adverse
effects,
such
as
increased
mortality.
They
weakest
immunoreactivity
greatest
expression.
their
surprising.
results
provide
new
evidence
that
early
life
can
improve
outcomes
AD,
have
mixed
effects.
first
study
showing
dietary
neurons,
ΔFosB,
an
animal
AD.