Mathematics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(22), P. 4640 - 4640
Published: Nov. 14, 2023
The
echo
state
network
is
a
unique
form
of
recurrent
neural
network.
Due
to
its
feedback
mechanism,
it
exhibits
superior
nonlinear
behavior
compared
traditional
networks
and
highly
regarded
for
simplicity
efficiency
in
computation.
In
recent
years,
as
development
has
progressed,
the
security
threats
faced
by
have
increased.
To
detect
counter
these
threats,
analysis
traffic
become
crucial
research
focus.
demonstrated
exceptional
performance
sequence
prediction.
this
article,
we
delve
into
impact
on
time
series.
We
enhanced
model
increasing
number
layers
adopting
different
data
input
approach.
apply
predict
chaotic
systems
that
appear
ostensibly
regular
but
are
inherently
irregular.
Additionally,
utilize
classification
sound
data.
Upon
evaluating
using
root
mean
squared
error
micro-F1,
observed
our
commendable
accuracy
stability.
Physical review. E,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
111(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
The
quest
to
understand
relationships
in
networks
across
scientific
disciplines
has
intensified.
However,
the
optimal
network
architecture
remains
elusive,
particularly
for
complex
information
processing.
Therefore,
we
investigate
how
and
specific
structures
form
efficiently
solve
distinct
tasks
using
a
framework
of
performance-dependent
evolution,
leveraging
reservoir
computing
principles.
Our
study
demonstrates
that
task-specific
minimal
obtained
through
this
consistently
outperform
generated
by
alternative
growth
strategies
Erdős-Rényi
random
networks.
Evolved
exhibit
unexpected
sparsity
adhere
scaling
laws
node-density
space
while
showcasing
distinctive
asymmetry
input
readout
node
distribution.
Consequently,
propose
heuristic
quantifying
task
complexity
from
performance-dependently
evolved
networks,
offering
valuable
insights
into
evolutionary
dynamics
structure-function
relationship.
findings
advance
fundamental
understanding
process-specific
evolution
shed
light
on
design
optimization
processing
mechanisms,
notably
machine
learning.
Published
American
Physical
Society
2025
Communications Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
The
capacity
of
the
brain
to
process
input
across
temporal
scales
is
exemplified
in
human
narrative,
which
requires
integration
information
ranging
from
words,
over
sentences
long
paragraphs.
It
has
been
shown
that
this
processing
distributed
a
hierarchy
multiple
areas
with
close
sensory
cortex,
on
faster
time
scale
than
associative
cortex.
In
study
we
used
reservoir
computing
derived
connectivity
investigate
effect
structural
regions
during
narrative
task
paradigm.
We
systematically
tested
removal
selected
fibre
bundles
(IFO,
ILF,
MLF,
SLF
I/II/III,
UF,
AF)
regions.
show
distance
pathways
such
as
IFO
provide
form
shortcut
whereby
driven
activation
visual
cortex
can
directly
impact
distant
frontal
areas.
To
validate
our
model
demonstrated
significant
correlation
predicted
ordering
empirical
results
intact/scrambled
fMRI
This
emphasizes
connectivity's
role
hierarchies,
providing
framework
for
future
research
structure
and
neural
dynamics
cognitive
tasks.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: March 20, 2025
Abstract
Memory
is
a
crucial
cognitive
function
that
deteriorates
with
age.
However,
this
ability
normally
assessed
using
tests
instead
of
the
architecture
brain
networks.
Here,
we
use
reservoir
computing,
recurrent
neural
network
computing
paradigm,
to
assess
linear
memory
capacities
neural-network
reservoirs
extracted
from
anatomical
connectivity
data
in
lifespan
cohort
636
individuals.
The
computational
capacity
emerges
as
robust
marker
aging,
being
associated
resting-state
functional
activity,
white
matter
integrity,
locus
coeruleus
signal
intensity,
and
performance.
We
replicate
our
findings
an
independent
154
young
72
old
By
linking
cognition,
open
new
pathways
employ
investigate
aging
age-related
disorders.
Nature Machine Intelligence,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(12), P. 1369 - 1381
Published: Nov. 20, 2023
Abstract
Brain
networks
exist
within
the
confines
of
resource
limitations.
As
a
result,
brain
network
must
overcome
metabolic
costs
growing
and
sustaining
its
physical
space,
while
simultaneously
implementing
required
information
processing.
Here,
to
observe
effect
these
processes,
we
introduce
spatially
embedded
recurrent
neural
(seRNN).
seRNNs
learn
basic
task-related
inferences
existing
three-dimensional
Euclidean
where
communication
constituent
neurons
is
constrained
by
sparse
connectome.
We
find
that
converge
on
structural
functional
features
are
also
commonly
found
in
primate
cerebral
cortices.
Specifically,
they
solving
using
modular
small-world
networks,
which
functionally
similar
units
configure
themselves
utilize
an
energetically
efficient
mixed-selective
code.
Because
emerge
unison,
reveal
how
many
common
motifs
strongly
intertwined
can
be
attributed
biological
optimization
processes.
incorporate
biophysical
constraints
fully
artificial
system
serve
as
bridge
between
research
communities
move
neuroscientific
understanding
forwards.
Neural Networks,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
142, P. 608 - 618
Published: July 24, 2021
Biological
neuronal
networks
(BNNs)
are
a
source
of
inspiration
and
analogy
making
for
researchers
that
focus
on
artificial
(ANNs).
Moreover,
neuroscientists
increasingly
use
ANNs
as
model
the
brain.
Despite
certain
similarities
between
these
two
types
networks,
important
differences
can
be
discerned.
First,
biological
neural
sculpted
by
evolution
constraints
it
entails,
whereas
engineered
to
solve
particular
tasks.
Second,
network
topology
systems,
apart
from
some
analogies
drawn,
exhibits
pronounced
differences.
Here,
we
examine
strategies
construct
recurrent
(RNNs)
instantiate
brains
different
species.
We
refer
such
RNNs
bio-instantiated.
investigate
performance
bio-instantiated
in
terms
of:
(i)
prediction
itself,
is,
capacity
minimize
cost
function
at
hand
test
data,
(ii)
speed
training,
how
fast
during
training
reaches
its
optimal
performance.
working
memory
tasks
where
task-relevant
information
must
tracked
sequence
events
unfolds
time.
highlight
used
with
found
BNNs,
without
sacrificing
observe
no
enhancement
when
compared
randomly
wired
RNNs,
our
approach
demonstrates
empirical
data
constructing
thus,
facilitating
further
experimentation
biologically
realistic
topologies,
contexts
aspect
is
desired.
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 1164 - 1164
Published: March 21, 2024
Physical
reservoir
computing
(RC)
is
a
machine
learning
algorithm
that
employs
the
dynamics
of
physical
system
to
forecast
highly
nonlinear
and
chaotic
phenomena.
In
this
paper,
we
introduce
quantum
RC
probed
atom
in
cavity.
The
experiences
coherent
driving
at
particular
rate,
leading
measurement-controlled
evolution.
proposed
can
make
fast
reliable
forecasts
using
small
number
artificial
neurons
compared
with
traditional
algorithm.
We
theoretically
validate
operation
reservoir,
demonstrating
its
potential
be
used
error-tolerant
applications,
where
approximate
approaches
may
feasible
conditions
limited
computational
energy
resources.
PLoS Computational Biology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18(6), P. e1010250 - e1010250
Published: June 17, 2022
Lesion
inference
analysis
is
a
fundamental
approach
for
characterizing
the
causal
contributions
of
neural
elements
to
brain
function.
This
has
gained
new
prominence
through
arrival
modern
perturbation
techniques
with
unprecedented
levels
spatiotemporal
precision.
While
inferences
drawn
from
perturbations
are
conceptually
powerful,
they
face
methodological
difficulties.
Particularly,
challenged
disentangle
true
involved
elements,
since
often
functions
arise
coalitions
distributed,
interacting
and
localized
have
unknown
global
consequences.
To
elucidate
these
limitations,
we
systematically
exhaustively
lesioned
small
artificial
network
(ANN)
playing
classic
arcade
game.
We
determined
functional
all
nodes
links,
contrasting
results
sequential
single-element
simultaneous
multiple
elements.
found
that
lesioning
individual
one
at
time,
produced
biased
results.
By
contrast,
multi-site
lesion
captured
crucial
details
were
missed
by
single-site
lesions.
conclude
even
seemingly
simple
ANNs
show
surprising
complexity
needs
be
addressed
multi-lesioning
coherent
characterization.
Physical review. E,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
111(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
We
show
that
connectivity
within
the
high-dimensional
recurrent
layer
of
a
reservoir
network
is
crucial
for
its
performance.
To
this
end,
we
systematically
investigate
impact
on
performance,
i.e.,
examine
symmetry
and
structure
in
relation
to
computational
power.
Reservoirs
with
random
asymmetric
connections
are
found
perform
better
an
exemplary
Mackey-Glass
time
series
than
all
structured
reservoirs,
including
biologically
inspired
connectivities,
such
as
small-world
topologies.
This
result
quantified
by
information
processing
capacity
different
topologies
which
becomes
highest
randomly
connected
networks.
Published
American
Physical
Society
2025