Extensive MEG time-series phenotyping unveils neural markers predictive of age
Stier, C.; Balestrieri, E.; Fehring, J.; Focke, N. K.; Wollbrink, A.; Dannlowski, U.; Gross, J.
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Understanding the evolving dynamics of the brain throughout life is pivotal for anticipating and evaluating individual health. While previous research has described age effects on spectral properties of neural signals, it remains unclear which ones are most indicative of age-related processes. This study addresses this gap by analyzing resting-state data obtained from magnetoencephalography in 350 adults (18-88 years). We employed advanced time-series analysis at the brain region level and machine learning to predict age. While traditional spectral features achieved low to moderate accuracy, over a hundred novel time-series features proved superior. Notably, temporal autocorrelation emerged as the most robust predictor of age. Distinct patterns of autocorrelation within the visual and temporal cortex were most informative, offering a versatile measure of age-related signal changes for comprehensive health assessments based on brain activity.
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