NEURON is a simulation environment for building and running biophysically detailed models of individual neurons and networks of neurons.
It’s designed for computational neuroscience work involving cellular mechanisms, synapses, neural morphology and network behaviour. Models can be developed with Python, HOC, NEURON’s graphical interface and NMODL mechanism descriptions, and the software runs on local machines, cloud environments and high performance computing systems.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Simulates models of individual neurons and networks of neurons.
- Supports model development with Python, HOC and NEURON’s graphical interface.
- Uses NMODL for adding membrane mechanisms, point processes and artificial cells.
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, with Linux installation available through Python wheels.
- Can be built from source using CMake for customised and development builds.
- Includes documentation, tutorials, course material and a discussion forum for users.
Website: github.com/neuronsimulator/nrn
Support:
Developer: Michael Hines and the NEURON developers
License: BSD 3-Clause License
NEURON is written in C++ and Python. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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