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Lauren L Emberson1,2,3, Benjamin D Zinszer2,3, Rajeev D S Raizada2,3

  • 1Psychology Department, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, United States of America.

Plos One
|April 21, 2017
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This study introduces a new multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) for functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to decode infant brain activity. This method enables advanced analysis of fNIRS data, overcoming limitations of MRI for studying infant cognition.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Neuroimaging Techniques

Background:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) limits studies on populations like infants and face-to-face interactions.
  • Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) offers an alternative neuroimaging modality with fewer constraints than MRI.
  • Existing fNIRS research often lacks the analytical depth seen in fMRI studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) method for fNIRS data.
  • To enable decoding of neural activity in infants, a key population for fNIRS research.
  • To enhance the analytical capabilities within the fNIRS research community.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a correlation-based decoding method within a multivariate pattern analysis (MVPA) framework.
  • Constructed a group model excluding one infant at a time for cross-validation.

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  • Applied the method to decode both average (infant-level) and single-trial (trial-level) activation patterns.
  • Successfully performed across-subject decoding, a challenging task due to individual neural variability.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated successful decoding of neural activation patterns across different infants.
    • The method revealed group-level, multi-channel regularities in neural activation among infants.
    • Achieved decoding at both infant-level and trial-level, indicating robust pattern detection.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented MVPA method significantly advances fNIRS analytical sophistication.
    • This approach facilitates the study of infant cognition and other populations restricted by MRI.
    • The readily available code encourages wider adoption and methodological advancement in fNIRS research.