BOARD-FTD-PACC: a graphical user interface for the synaptic and cross-frequency analysis derived from neural signals

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Cognitive Science

Background:

• Understanding brain functional states and cognitive processes relies on analyzing neural oscillations.
• Processing neurophysiological bio-signals is complex, time-consuming, and requires customization.
• Existing methods often lack user-friendliness and automation for diverse research needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a novel graphical user interface (GUI) for streamlined neurophysiological data analysis.
• To facilitate the visualization, quantification, and analysis of neural oscillations and synaptic activity.
• To provide customizable tools for researchers studying brain functional states.

Main Methods:

• Development of BOARD-FTD-PACC, an open-source graphical user interface.
• Implementation of customizable tools for analyzing post-synaptic activity and neural oscillatory data.
• Focus on cross-frequency analysis, phase-amplitude coupling, and relative power spectral density.

Main Results:

• BOARD-FTD-PACC simplifies the complex process of analyzing neurophysiological recordings.
• The software offers flexibility and user-friendliness for a wide range of users.
• Enables selection of diverse analytical approaches within a single GUI.

Conclusions:

• BOARD-FTD-PACC enhances the understanding of synaptic and oscillatory activity in brain structures.
• The tool promotes more efficient and accessible neurophysiological data analysis.
• Facilitates research linking brain activity to behavioral and cognitive processes.