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This study compared four MEG/EEG beamformer toolboxes. All reliably localized sources with typical signal-to-noise ratios, but Brainstorm offered better robustness at high SNRs.

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  • Neuroscience
  • Biophysics
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Magnetoencephalography (MEG) and electroencephalography (EEG) rely on beamformers for source localization.
  • Variations in linearly constrained minimum-variance (LCMV) beamformer implementations across toolboxes hinder consistent application.
  • The impact of preprocessing methods like signal space separation (SSS) and sensor combinations on beamformer performance requires systematic evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically compare the source localization performance of LCMV beamformer pipelines in four major open-source MEG/EEG toolboxes.
  • To evaluate the influence of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), SSS preprocessing, and sensor type combinations on localization accuracy.
  • To identify the strengths and weaknesses of different toolbox implementations regarding robustness and spatial resolution.

Main Methods:

  • Compared MNE-Python, FieldTrip, DAiSS (SPM12), and Brainstorm using simulated, phantom, and human MEG data.
  • Investigated performance across varying SNRs (low, typical, high).
  • Assessed the effects of signal space separation (SSS) and combined magnetometer/gradiometer data.

Main Results:

  • All four toolboxes reliably localized sources at typical SNRs (3-15 dB) when applied carefully.
  • Localization accuracy degraded at very low and very high SNRs for MNE-Python, FieldTrip, and DAiSS, while Brainstorm showed greater robustness but lower spatial resolution.
  • Signal space separation (SSS) improved SNR and led to more accurate localization across toolboxes.

Conclusions:

  • While all evaluated LCMV beamformer toolboxes can reliably estimate neural sources, their sensitivity to preprocessing and SNR varies significantly.
  • Brainstorm demonstrates superior robustness at high SNRs, albeit with a trade-off in spatial resolution.
  • The findings highlight the importance of considering toolbox-specific characteristics and preprocessing choices for accurate MEG/EEG source analysis.