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  • 1Institute of Chemical Technology, Department of Computing and Control Engineering, Technicka 5, 166 28 Prague 6, Czech Republic.

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Brain activity, measured by electroencephalography (EEG), exhibits colored noise patterns. The study found that the parameter λ, indicating brain self-organization, decreases with age in professional drivers.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Complexity Science
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Biological neural networks may operate near critical points, balancing excitation and inhibition for optimal information transfer.
  • The brain's electroencephalography (EEG) power spectrum is often modeled by a 1/f(λ) distribution, with λ=1 (purple noise) indicating critical dynamics.
  • Energy dissipation in the brain is linked to neuronal connectivity, which declines with age, potentially affecting cognitive functions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate age-related changes in colored noise parameters within EEG signals.
  • To explore the relationship between aging, brain activity self-organization, and cognitive decline.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of EEG data from 17,722 professional drivers aged 18-70.
  • Characterization of EEG power spectrum using 1/f(λ) distribution and colored noise parameters (λ).
  • Statistical analysis to identify age-dependent trends and correlations with EEG frequency bands and electrode localization.

Main Results:

  • A significant decrease in the absolute value of the average λ coefficient was observed with increasing age (regression coefficient 0.005 1/year).
  • Deviations in λ were associated with age-dependent slowing of the dominant alpha frequency.
  • Age-related changes in colored noise parameters correlated with EEG energy across different frequency bands.

Conclusions:

  • Age-dependent changes in EEG colored noise parameters suggest alterations in the self-organization of brain activity.
  • The findings provide insights into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying cognitive aging.
  • The study highlights the potential of 1/f(λ) noise analysis for understanding brain dynamics across the lifespan.