Month: May 2022

Driving the Need for Speed in Neuronal Network Simulations

Computational neuroscience is like building a complex puzzle. To understand how brains work, scientists create intricate network models and study their dynamics. But to make progress, we need to speed up the simulation process. That’s where benchmarking comes in. Just like test-driving cars, we test different simulations on various hardware and software setups to measure […]

Published on May 11, 2022

Unveiling the Dance of Neurotransmitters in Striatal Neurons

Imagine the brain as a bustling city, with messages swiftly passing between buildings. One of the key messengers is glutamate, a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in excitatory synapses. In this study, we dive into the intricate world of AMPA and NMDA receptors, the gatekeepers of synaptic transmission in striatal neurons. Previous approaches have […]

Published on May 11, 2022

Unraveling the Mysteries of Cognitive Impairment and Dementia through Computational Models

Imagine trying to solve a complex puzzle with missing pieces – that’s what computational psychiatry and computational neurology are doing when it comes to understanding cognitive impairment and dementia. These fields are like detectives, using their clever tools and methods to create models that can reveal the underlying mechanisms behind these conditions. Just as a […]

Published on May 11, 2022