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Blind deconvolution for spike inference from fluorescence recordings.

Jérôme Tubiana¹, Sébastien Wolf², Thomas Panier³

¹Blavatnik School of Computer Science, Tel Aviv University, Israel.

Journal of Neuroscience Methods

|June 2, 2020

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We developed a Blind Sparse Deconvolution (BSD) algorithm to accurately infer neural activity (spike trains) from fluorescence imaging data. This method enhances speed, robustness, and temporal resolution for neuroscience research.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Computational Biology
Biophysics

Background:

Advances in genetically-encoded calcium indicators and fast fluorescence imaging enable simultaneous recording of neural activity in large populations.
Accurate inference of action potential sequences (spike trains) from fluorescence traces is crucial for harnessing functional imaging's potential.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel Blind Sparse Deconvolution (BSD) algorithm for inferring spike trains from fluorescence imaging data.
To improve the accuracy, robustness, and speed of spike train inference compared to existing methods.

Main Methods:

Developed a generative model-based Blind Sparse Deconvolution (BSD) algorithm.
Implemented automatic hyperparameter estimation (spike amplitude, noise level, time constants).
Introduced a novel analytical estimate for the sparsity prior and automatic thresholding for spike binarization.

Main Results:

BSD algorithm demonstrates automatic estimation of hyperparameters and enhanced robustness and speed.
Achieved super-resolution capabilities, increasing temporal resolution beyond acquisition rates.
Outperformed classical sparse deconvolution algorithms in robustness, speed, and accuracy; performed competitively in the SpikeFinder challenge.

Conclusions:

The BSD algorithm provides a robust, fast, and accurate method for inferring neural activity from fluorescence imaging.
The algorithm offers unique, theoretically-grounded performance estimates and super-resolution capabilities.
BSD is modular, user-friendly, freely available, and easily integrable into existing calcium imaging packages.