Journal of Neural Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 026001 - 026001
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
Abstract
Objective.
Learning
dynamical
latent
state
models
for
multimodal
spiking
and
field
potential
activity
can
reveal
their
collective
low-dimensional
dynamics
enable
better
decoding
of
behavior
through
fusion.
Toward
this
goal,
developing
unsupervised
learning
methods
that
are
computationally
efficient
is
important,
especially
real-time
applications
such
as
brain–machine
interfaces
(BMIs).
However,
remains
elusive
spike-field
data
due
to
heterogeneous
discrete-continuous
distributions
different
timescales.
Approach.
Here,
we
develop
a
multiscale
subspace
identification
(multiscale
SID)
algorithm
enables
modeling
dimensionality
reduction
data.
We
describe
the
combined
Poisson
Gaussian
observations,
which
derive
new
analytical
SID
method.
Importantly,
also
introduce
novel
constrained
optimization
approach
learn
valid
noise
statistics,
critical
statistical
inference
state,
neural
activity,
behavior.
validate
method
using
numerical
simulations
with
local
population
recorded
during
naturalistic
reach
grasp
Main
results.
find
accurately
learned
signals
extracted
from
these
signals.
Further,
it
fused
information,
thus
identifying
modes
predicting
compared
single
modality.
Finally,
existing
expectation-maximization
Poisson–Gaussian
had
much
lower
training
time
while
being
in
having
or
similar
accuracy
Significance.
Overall,
an
accurate
particularly
beneficial
when
interest,
online
adaptive
BMIs
track
non-stationary
reducing
offline
neuroscience
investigations.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
Abstract
Cortical
activity
shows
the
ability
to
recover
from
distractions.
We
analyzed
neural
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC)
of
monkeys
performing
working
memory
tasks
with
mid-memory-delay
distractions
(a
cued
gaze
shift
or
an
irrelevant
visual
input).
After
distraction
there
were
state-space
rotational
dynamics
that
returned
spiking
population
patterns
similar
those
pre-disruption.
In
fact,
rotations
fuller
when
task
was
performed
correctly
versus
errors
made.
found
a
correspondence
between
and
traveling
waves
across
surface
PFC.
This
suggests
role
for
emergent
like
in
recovery
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 15, 2024
Abstract
Cortical
activity
shows
stability,
including
the
ability
to
recover
from
disruptions.
We
analyzed
spiking
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC)
of
monkeys
performing
working
memory
tasks
with
mid-memory-delay
distractions.
Perturbation
by
events
(a
gaze
shift
or
visual
inputs)
caused
rotational
dynamics
in
subspace
that
could
return
patterns
similar
those
before
perturbation.
In
fact,
after
a
distraction,
rotations
were
fuller
when
task
was
correctly
performed
vs
errors
made.
found
direct
correspondence
between
state-space
and
traveling
waves
rotating
across
surface
PFC.
This
suggests
role
for
cortical
stability
trajectories
waves.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Abstract
Circadian
clocks
control
most
physiological
processes
of
many
species.
We
specifically
wanted
to
investigate
the
influence
environmental
and
endogenous
rhythms
their
interplay
on
electrophysiological
dynamics
neuronal
populations.
Therefore,
we
measured
local
field
potential
(LFP)
time
series
in
wild-type
Cryptochrome
1
2
deficient
(
Cry1/2
−/−
)
mice
suprachiasmatic
nucleus
accumbens
under
regular
light
conditions
constant
darkness.
Using
refined
descriptive
statistical
analyses,
systematically
profiled
LFP
activity.
show
that
both
strongly
rhythmicity
signals
frequency
components,
but
also
shape
patterns
much
smaller
scales,
as
activity
is
significantly
less
at
each
more
synchronous
within
between
brain
areas
than
mice.
These
results
functional
circadian
are
integral
for
non-circadian
coordination
ensemble
dynamics.
International Journal of Neural Systems,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(01)
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
The
stable
decoding
of
movement
parameters
using
neural
activity
is
crucial
for
the
success
brain-machine
interfaces
(BMIs).
However,
can
be
unstable
over
time,
leading
to
changes
in
used
movement,
which
hinder
accurate
decoding.
To
tackle
this
issue,
one
approach
transfer
a
stable,
low-dimensional
manifold
dimensionality
reduction
techniques
and
align
manifolds
across
sessions
by
maximizing
correlations
manifolds.
practical
use
stabilization
requires
knowledge
true
subject
intentions
such
as
target
direction
or
behavioral
state.
overcome
limitation,
an
automatic
unsupervised
algorithm
proposed
that
determines
intention
before
alignment
presence
rotation
scaling
sessions.
This
combined
with
method
decoder
instabilities.
effectiveness
BMI
stabilizer
represented
two-dimensional
(2D)
hand
velocity
two
rhesus
macaque
monkeys
during
center-out-reaching
task.
performance
evaluated
correlation
coefficient
R-squared
measures,
demonstrating
higher
compared
state-of-the-art
stabilizer.
results
offer
benefits
determination
intents
long-term
Overall,
offers
promising
solution
achieving
applications.
Journal of Neural Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21(2), P. 026001 - 026001
Published: Nov. 29, 2023
Abstract
Objective.
Learning
dynamical
latent
state
models
for
multimodal
spiking
and
field
potential
activity
can
reveal
their
collective
low-dimensional
dynamics
enable
better
decoding
of
behavior
through
fusion.
Toward
this
goal,
developing
unsupervised
learning
methods
that
are
computationally
efficient
is
important,
especially
real-time
applications
such
as
brain–machine
interfaces
(BMIs).
However,
remains
elusive
spike-field
data
due
to
heterogeneous
discrete-continuous
distributions
different
timescales.
Approach.
Here,
we
develop
a
multiscale
subspace
identification
(multiscale
SID)
algorithm
enables
modeling
dimensionality
reduction
data.
We
describe
the
combined
Poisson
Gaussian
observations,
which
derive
new
analytical
SID
method.
Importantly,
also
introduce
novel
constrained
optimization
approach
learn
valid
noise
statistics,
critical
statistical
inference
state,
neural
activity,
behavior.
validate
method
using
numerical
simulations
with
local
population
recorded
during
naturalistic
reach
grasp
Main
results.
find
accurately
learned
signals
extracted
from
these
signals.
Further,
it
fused
information,
thus
identifying
modes
predicting
compared
single
modality.
Finally,
existing
expectation-maximization
Poisson–Gaussian
had
much
lower
training
time
while
being
in
having
or
similar
accuracy
Significance.
Overall,
an
accurate
particularly
beneficial
when
interest,
online
adaptive
BMIs
track
non-stationary
reducing
offline
neuroscience
investigations.