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Deep learning approaches to map individual differences in macroscopic neural structure with variations in spatial

Ashish K Sahoo1, Hajymyrat Geldimuradov1, Kaleb E Smith2

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Florida, 945 Center Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA.

Neuropsychologia
|December 24, 2025
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Advanced deep learning models showed weak predictive value for spatial navigation ability using brain structure in young adults. Complex brain features, including hippocampal structure, may not significantly predict navigation skills in this demographic.

Keywords:
3D convolutional neural networksArtificial intelligenceDeep learningGraph convolutional neural networksHippocampusSpatial navigation

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Understanding brain structure-behavior relationships is complex.
  • Previous studies on hippocampal structure and spatial navigation yielded mixed results, especially in younger adults.
  • Advanced computational methods are needed to analyze intricate brain structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if complex brain structural features predict spatial navigation ability in young adults.
  • To compare the effectiveness of deep learning models (GCNN, 3DCNN) for this prediction task.
  • To explore the role of the hippocampus in spatial navigation using novel analytical approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a dataset of 90 T1 MRI scans from young adults.
  • Developed and trained graph convolution neural networks (GCNN) and 3D convolutional neural networks (3DCNN).
  • Assessed spatial navigation ability using a virtual reality-based spatial memory test.

Main Results:

  • Deep learning models demonstrated weak predictive power for spatial navigation ability on unseen data.
  • Models showed good fits to training data, suggesting potential overfitting or limitations in predictive features.
  • No significant association found between complex hippocampal structural features and navigation ability in young adults.

Conclusions:

  • Complex brain structural features, including those of the hippocampus, may not be primary predictors of spatial navigation ability in healthy young adults.
  • Larger datasets and more comprehensive behavioral measures might be necessary to improve predictive accuracy.
  • Highlights the need for sophisticated analytical techniques in neuroimaging research.