The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Neuroscience and Exploration of Deep Learning Methods

Xinzhuo Jia

doi:10.54254/2755-2721/2025.LD26330

Applied and Computational EngineeringOpen access

The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Neuroscience and Exploration of Deep Learning Methods

Research Article

Open Access

The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Neuroscience and Exploration of Deep Learning Methods

Xinzhuo Jia ^1*

¹ School of Software, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 063700 China

^*Corresponding author: koisharing.h@gmail.com

Published on 26 August 2025

ACE Vol.179

ISSN (Print): 2755-273X

ISSN (Online): 2755-2721

ISBN (Print): 978-1-80590-184-6

ISBN (Online): 978-1-80590-129-7

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Abstract

The rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI), especially in deep learning and reinforcement learning, is driving new opportunities in neuroscience, enabling innovative solutions to a range of brain-related problems. This paper explores how AI technologies can be applied to specific issues in brain science, particularly in the practical applications of brain-machine interfaces, neuroimaging analysis, and neural network modeling. Through a review of relevant literature and analysis of case studies, it highlights how AI, particularly deep and reinforcement learning, draws inspiration from neural mechanisms to effectively simulate and interpret brainwaves, imaging data, and other complex neurological signals. In particular, brain data like functional magnetic resonance imaging, electroencephalography, and electrical signals are analyzed using deep neural networks (DNN), convolutional neural networks (CNN), and reinforcement learning models. The performance of brain-machine interfaces is shown to be significantly enhanced, and notable improvements are observed in the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases. However, major challenges remain in AI applications, including the complexity of signal decoding, interference from data noise, and the high computational demands of real-time processing. The results show that integrating AI with brain science offers clear benefits but also presents challenges, highlighting the need for improved algorithms and stronger interdisciplinary collaboration in future research.

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Brain-Computer Interface, Neuroimaging Analysis, Neurodegenerative Disease Prediction

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