# A neurophysiological basis for aperiodic EEG and the background spectral trend

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 63 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-45922-8 |
| Corresponding authors | Anmar Khadra, Gilles Plourde |
| Institution | McGill University, Canada |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neuroscience-and-neuropharmacology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-45922-8](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-45922-8)

## Topics

aperiodic EEG · 1/f spectral trend · broadband EEG · biophysical modelling · Scalp EEG · brain rhythm quantification · synapse properties · propofol · GABA receptor agonist · general anesthetic · loss of consciousness · delta power · broadband EEG changes · network oscillations · rhythmic EEG · spectral parameterization

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