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Working memory refers to a combination of components, including short-term memory and attention, that allow an individual to hold information temporarily as we perform cognitive tasks. It is an essential cognitive function that enables the execution of complex tasks such as problem-solving, comprehension, and reasoning. Unlike short-term memory, which simply involves the storage of information for a brief period, working memory involves the active manipulation and processing of this...
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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) offers non-invasive brain therapy but suffers from variable outcomes.
  • Inter-individual differences in brain function are a likely cause of TMS variability.
  • Personalized functional networks (PFNs) derived from fMRI offer a potential solution for targeted neuromodulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate personalized functional networks (PFNs) with a neural network decoder for real-time optimization of TMS.
  • To enhance working memory (WM) task performance using closed-loop neuromodulation.
  • To investigate the predictive capability of brain decoders for behavioral outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to derive personalized functional networks (PFNs).
  • A neural network-based decoder was employed to optimize transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in real-time during a working memory task.
  • Participants underwent randomized crossover sessions with optimal and suboptimal stimulation frequencies.

Main Results:

  • Optimal TMS, guided by the neural network decoder, significantly improved working memory performance compared to suboptimal stimulation.
  • No significant improvement was observed in a control task, indicating task-specific effects.
  • The brain decoder's output accurately predicted behavioral performance during both TMS/fMRI and neuromodulation sessions.

Conclusions:

  • Closed-loop TMS, guided by real-time brain decoding, enhances post-stimulation behavioral effects.
  • Individualized functional connectivity networks are crucial for targeted neuromodulation.
  • This approach represents a significant advancement in personalized brain stimulation for cognitive enhancement.