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A Study of Non-Linear Manifold Feature Extraction in Spike Sorting.

Eugen-Richard Ardelean¹, Raluca Portase²

¹Department of Computer Science, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. ardeleaneugenrichard@gmail.com.

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|October 2, 2025

Summary

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Non-linear manifold methods like PHATE, t-SNE, UMAP, and TriMap improve automated spike sorting by creating clearer clusters of neuronal activity. These techniques offer a robust alternative to traditional methods for analyzing complex electrophysiological recordings.

Keywords:

Feature extraction Manifold Neuroscience Non-linear Spike sorting

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Area of Science:

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Machine Learning

Background:

Advancements in neuronal recording hardware generate vast, complex datasets.
Efficient processing requires capturing intrinsic neuronal activity relationships while mitigating noise.
Automated spike sorting is crucial for analyzing electrophysiological data.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate non-linear manifold feature extraction methods for automated spike sorting.
To compare the efficacy of PHATE, t-SNE, UMAP, and TriMap against traditional methods like PCA.
To identify the most adequate manifold learning technique for robust spike clustering.

Main Methods:

Exploration of non-linear manifold feature extraction techniques (PHATE, t-SNE, UMAP, TriMap).
Embedding high-dimensional spike shapes into low-dimensional manifolds.
Clustering analysis of neuronal activity instances (spikes).
Quantitative evaluation using clustering metrics (Adjusted Rand Index, Silhouette Score) on synthetic and real datasets.

Main Results:

Non-linear manifold methods produced more separable and robust spike clusters compared to PCA.
Several manifold feature extraction techniques demonstrated superior performance.
The study utilized 95 synthetic and 2 real single-channel datasets.

Conclusions:

Non-linear manifold embeddings offer a high-precision approach for next-generation electrophysiological spike sorting.
These methods enhance the clarity and reliability of neuronal data analysis.
Future work should explore multi-channel data and advanced manifold techniques.