Brain uses synaptic failure to sample from posterior distributions.
problem Bayesian inference in the brain's probabilistic computations.
method Adapting synaptic failure to sample posterior predictive distributions.
result Synaptic failure enables sampling of complete posterior predictive distributions.
In this work, we propose a generalized likelihood ratio method capable of training the artificial neural networks with some biological brain-like mechanisms,.e.g., (a) learning by the loss value, (b) learning via neurons with discontinuous activation and loss functions. The traditional back propagation method cannot tr…
The paper generates future brain imaging sequences for Alzheimer's disease detection.
problem Understanding brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases through sequential image data.
method Formulated a min-max problem based on f-divergence to learn a time series generator using a deep neural network. result Generated image sequences converge to the latent truth under specific conditions, enhancing downstream tasks like Alzheimer's disease detection.
Deep neural nets decode brain tasks from MEG data.
problem Classifying brain states from MEG data.
method Three deep neural network models with attention mechanisms.
result Attention mechanisms improve model generalization.
Extracts causal brain dynamics across multiple scales.
problem Statistical associations do not reflect causal mechanisms in brain dynamics.
method Multiscale causal backbone (MCB) extraction using advanced causal structure learning.
result Sparse MCBs reveal distinct causal roles at different brain frequency bands.
Improved KAN model explains brain dynamics through edge learning and synaptic strength.
problem Explaining brain dynamics and frequencies in different brain regions.
method ELKAN (Edge Learning KNN) model with edge learning and trimming, inspired by brain science.
result ELKAN model outperforms KAN in explaining brain frequencies and dynamics.
Trans-Unet predicts brain folding patterns from 3D point-clouds using novel 3D-to-2D transformation.
problem Challenges in learning high-fidelity 3D point-cloud features, including permutation invariance and fine-grained surface reconstruction.
method Transform 3D point-clouds into a 2D grid domain, then use a U-shaped hybrid model with CNNs and self-attention mechanisms.
result Trans-Unet achieves high-resolution predictions of brain patch growth, surpassing existing methods in fidelity and accuracy.
DNNs generalize object recognition in novel orientations via neurons tuned to common features.
problem Understanding how DNNs generalize to objects in novel orientations.
method Training DNNs with familiar objects from multiple viewpoints and analyzing neuron responses.
result DNNs disseminate orientation-invariance from familiar objects to recognize objects in novel orientations.
Enhances disease progression modeling using LLMs for complex brain connectivity.
problem Inaccurate predictions of disease spread due to oversimplified brain connectivity models.
method Uses LLMs to synthesize multi-modal relationships and learn disease trajectories from longitudinal data.
result Superior prediction accuracy and interpretability compared to traditional methods.
Paper proposes a deep learning approach for hand movement classification from EEG.
problem Classifying hand movements from EEG for brain-computer interfaces.
method Uses a deep attention-based LSTM network to analyze EEG signals.
result Improves classification accuracy over benchmarks and state-of-the-art methods.
Network analysis of human brain connectivity is critically important for understanding brain function and disease states. Embedding a brain network as a whole graph instance into a meaningful low-dimensional representation can be used to investigate disease mechanisms and inform therapeutic interventions. Moreover, by …
NeuroQuery synthesizes brain mapping evidence across diverse concepts.
problem Lack of comprehensive meta-analysis of human brain mapping across different mental processes and mechanisms.
method A multivariate model that predicts the spatial distribution of neurological observations given text describing an experiment, cognitive process, or disease.
result Captures relationships and neural correlates of 7,547 neuroscience terms across 13,459 neuroimaging publications.
Unified framework explains all types of learning, including brain.
problem Lack of clear explanation for deep learning success.
method Constructing a learning principle that equates all learning to probability estimation.
result Unified understanding of learning across different fields.
STCA discovers dynamic functional brain networks using spatial-temporal convolution and attention.
problem Lack of dynamic exploration of functional brain networks.
method Spatial-Temporal Convolutional Attention (STCA) model.
result STCA can discover dynamic functional brain networks in a novel way.
Improves deep learning models' robustness with reverse adversarial examples.
problem Deep learning models' fragility to adversarial examples.
method Inspired by brain mechanisms, proposes reverse adversarial examples method.
result Average 19.02% accuracy improvement on unseen data transformation.
TMNs model brain memory systems for continual learning.
problem Catastrophic forgetting in neural networks.
method Triple Network architecture of GANs, incorporating brain-inspired algorithms.
result New state-of-the-art performance on class-incremental learning benchmarks.
Bayesian models explain human time perception biases.
problem Understanding human time perception using Bayesian inference.
method Agent-based machine learning models and empirical data analysis.
result Bayesian models can replicate human time estimation biases.
A brain-inspired spiking Transformer reduces energy consumption and enhances interpretability.
problem Energy inefficiency and lack of interpretability in Transformer models.
method Spiking STDP Transformer using spike-timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) for self-attention.
result Achieves 94.35% and 78.08% accuracy on CIFAR-10 and CIFAR-100 datasets respectively, with 88.47% energy reduction.
A new mathematical approach detects frequency-based alterations in brain networks.
problem Understanding disease-relevant brain alterations through network analysis.
method Proposes a novel connectome harmonic analysis framework using common harmonic waves learned from Stiefel manifolds.
result Identifies more significant and reproducible network dysfunction patterns in Alzheimer's disease.
New method clusters brain networks via nonlinear dependencies.
problem Capturing non-linear nodal dependencies in brain networks.
method Kernel ARMA modeling and Grassmannian mapping.
result Effective clustering framework for various brain network problems.
Synthesizes computational approaches to understand neural timescales.
problem Varying definitions and measurements of neural timescales across studies.
method Reviews data analysis methods, biophysical models, and machine learning models.
result Complements experimental studies with a holistic view of neural timescales.
CREIMBO models diverse brain activity by identifying hidden neural sub-circuits and their non-stationary interactions.
problem Lack of alignment in neural recordings limits analysis of brain-wide dynamics.
method CREIMBO learns a unified model of neural dynamics by assuming multiple hidden global sub-circuits representing ensemble interactions.
result CREIMBO discovers session-specific neural ensembles and their non-stationary interactions, revealing cross-subject neural mechanisms.
Study compares estimators for causal mediation analysis with multiple mediators.
problem Estimating causal effects through multiple mediators in observational studies.
method Parametric and non-parametric estimators, including multiply robust and double machine learning approaches.
result Advanced estimators perform well across various settings and real data.
Study predicts gender from brain FC at multiple scales using deep learning and Bayesian methods.
problem Predicting gender from brain functional connectivity.
method Deep learning and Bayesian deep learning applied to brain FC data from 1003 healthy adults.
result Bayesian deep learning provides accurate predictions and uncertainty information.
PR-GNN identifies salient brain regions for ASD biomarkers.
problem Identifying brain regions associated with neurological disorders.
method Pooling Regularized Graph Neural Network (PR-GNN) with novel salient region selection.
result PR-GNN outperforms baseline methods in ASD classification accuracy.
DyEnsemble improves BCI accuracy by adapting to nonstationary neural signals.
problem Nonstationary neural signals in BCI cause decoding errors.
method Dynamic ensemble modeling that learns and combines diverse models online.
result DyEnsemble outperforms Kalman filters, especially with noisy signals.
V-HMN integrates memory mechanisms for improved image recognition.
problem Limited interpretability and high data requirements of existing vision backbones.
method Brain-inspired hierarchical memory modules with iterative refinement.
result V-HMN achieves strong performance on image classification benchmarks.
Paper introduces a framework for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease using higher-order topological features from fMRI.
problem Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease using brain network topology.
method Persistent homology to extract higher-order features (cycles, cavities) from fMRI data.
result Framework significantly outperforms existing methods in AD classification.
A broad spectrum of data from different modalities are generated in the healthcare domain every day, including scalar data (e.g., clinical measures collected at hospitals), tensor data (e.g., neuroimages analyzed by research institutes), graph data (e.g., brain connectivity networks), and sequence data (e.g., digital f…
A new model for sequential memory using temporal predictive coding.
problem Forming accurate memory of sequential stimuli in the brain.
method Proposes a novel PC-based model called temporal predictive coding (tPC).
result Shows that tPC models can accurately memorize and retrieve sequential inputs.
Paper proposes a capsule attention mechanism for EEG-EOG vigilance estimation.
problem Driver vigilance estimation for safer transportation.
method Capsule attention mechanism following LSTM network for multimodal EEG-EOG analysis.
result Capsule attention improves vigilance estimation robustness and accuracy.
BDH model learns like the brain, rivaling Transformer performance.
problem Leveraging brain-like properties for machine learning.
method Scale-free biologically inspired network of neuron particles.
result BDH model achieves Transformer-like performance with interpretability.
New methods compare neural network models using geometric and topological summaries.
problem Comparing deep representations of complex networks in models and brains.
method Develops inference methods based on topological data analysis (TDA) and graph-based techniques.
result New statistical methods enable better model comparison and inference.
Machine learning improves concussion diagnosis in female athletes.
problem Limited effectiveness of traditional concussion diagnosis methods for female athletes.
method Advanced neuroinformatics and machine learning models.
result Improved understanding of concussion mechanisms in female athletes.
Survey on understanding neural networks for medical applications.
problem Black-box nature of deep neural networks hinders their use in critical applications.
method Comprehensive review of interpretability studies in neural networks.
result Interpretability research is crucial for the acceptance of neural networks in medical diagnosis.
NAS improves gliomas segmentation on MRI scans.
problem Designing optimal deep learning architectures for brain tumor segmentation.
method Neural architecture search with probabilistic parameter learning for MRI brain tumor segmentation.
result Two optimal neural architectures for brain tumor segmentation were discovered.
ACERL embeds networks into a low-dimensional space preserving structural and semantic properties.
problem Challenges in brain connectivity data analysis with subject-specific, high-dimensional, and sparse networks.
method Contrastive learning of augmented network pairs with adaptive random masking.
result Achieves minimax optimal convergence rate for edge representation learning.
Whole MILC learns brain disorder dynamics from unlabeled data.
problem Learning spatio-temporal brain disorder dynamics from unlabeled data.
method Self-supervised pre-training of whole MILC on unlabeled healthy control data.
result Whole MILC outperforms existing methods and provides diagnostic insights.
Novel method uses information theory to measure causal influences during transient neural events.
problem Characterizing network interactions during transient neural events.
method Structural Causal Models, Information Theory, Transfer Entropy, Dynamic Causal Strength, Relative Dynamic Causal Strength.
result Introduced a novel measure, relative Dynamic Causal Strength, with theoretical and empirical support.
Local semi-supervised method improves brain tissue classification in child MRI.
problem Inaccurate detection of brain tissue classes due to intensity variations in early developing brains.
method Kernel Fisher Discriminant Analysis (KFDA) combined with SSIM for perceptual image quality assessment.
result Optimal brain partitioning into subdomains with different average intensity values and separating surfaces between brain parts.
DBGDGM models dynamic brain graphs for better understanding brain function.
problem Previous brain graph models ignore temporal dynamics, limiting their usefulness.
method DBGDGM clusters brain regions into evolving communities and learns dynamic node embeddings.
result DBGDGM outperforms baselines in graph generation, dynamic link prediction, and graph classification.
Deep learning models brain deformations based on atrophy and growth data.
problem Simulating brain deformations due to atrophy and growth.
method Differentiable biomechanical model using deep learning.
result Trained model can rapidly simulate new brain deformations with minimal residuals.
Brain decoding is a popular multivariate approach for hypothesis testing in neuroimaging. It is well known that the brain maps derived from weights of linear classifiers are hard to interpret because of high correlations between predictors, low signal to noise ratios, and the high dimensionality of neuroimaging data. T…
Brain tumor segmentation from Magnetic Resonance Images (MRIs) is an important task to measure tumor responses to treatments. However, automatic segmentation is very challenging. This paper presents an automatic brain tumor segmentation method based on a Normalized Gaussian Bayesian classification and a new 3D Fluid Ve…
CNN-F uses generative feedback to improve neural networks' robustness to perturbations.
problem Neural networks' vulnerability to input perturbations like noise and attacks.
method Enforces self-consistency in neural networks by incorporating generative recurrent feedback.
result CNN-F shows significantly improved adversarial robustness compared to conventional CNNs.
Conventional modeling approaches have found limitations in matching the increasingly detailed neural network structures and dynamics recorded in experiments to the diverse brain functionalities. On another approach, studies have demonstrated to train spiking neural networks for simple functions using supervised learnin…
Current algorithms for deep learning probably cannot run in the brain because they rely on weight transport, where forward-path neurons transmit their synaptic weights to a feedback path, in a way that is likely impossible biologically. An algorithm called feedback alignment achieves deep learning without weight transp…
A new kernel measures brain network similarities, improving disease classification.
problem Lack of edge weight information in existing graph kernels for brain connectivity networks.
method Ordinal pattern kernel for weighted brain connectivity networks.
result The ordinal pattern kernel achieves better classification performance than state-of-the-art graph kernels.