Deep Age Estimation Using Structural MRI: Unveiling Neurological Patterns

There is a lot of hope for understanding the neurological patterns associated with ageing in the relatively new field of deep age estimation using structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The goal of this study is to extract and evaluate complex structural features from MRI data using advanced deep learning techniques, namely convolutional neural networks (CNNs). In this study, we train deep neural networks on large datasets of MRI images in the hopes of building reliable models that can accurately determine the ages of individuals. This method allows us to detect signs of ageing and subtle neurological patterns that could otherwise go undetected by more traditional methods. In addition, we evaluate the potential of using data augmentation and transfer learning techniques to enhance the model’s performance and generalise it to different populations. Our ultimate goal in doing this research is to further our understanding of brain ageing and the effects it has on cognitive decline and age-related diseases. Deep age estimation via structural magnetic resonance imaging may, in the end, change the face of clinical diagnosis, individualised treatment, and age-related research. This is because it provides methods for assessing brain health and ageing trajectories that are both safe and non-invasive.