Neuron
Neuron simulates and analyzes dynamic electrophysiological processes in single neurons to enable stimulation-driven observation of ionic movements across the neuron membrane.
Key Features:
- Real-Time Simulation: Performs simulations of neuronal activity in real time to model dynamic processes within neurons.
- Time Manipulation: Supports pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding of simulation time to inspect events at specific timepoints.
- Ion Movement Observation: Tracks ions moving across the neuron membrane to examine electrophysiological properties and ion channel dynamics.
Scientific Applications:
- Research and Education: Visualizes neuronal function for research investigations and training in electrophysiology.
- Drug Development: Evaluates neuronal responses to stimuli relevant to neuropharmacology and drug development.
- Neuroscience Studies: Investigates neural communication and processing through controlled stimulation and analysis of neuronal dynamics.
Methodology:
Uses real-time simulation with controllable temporal navigation (pause, rewind, fast-forward) to stimulate neurons and observe resulting activity and ionic movements across the neuron membrane.
Topics
Details
- Tool Type:
- desktop application
- Operating Systems:
- Linux, Windows, Mac
- Programming Languages:
- Java
- Added:
- 8/3/2017
- Last Updated:
- 11/25/2024
Operations
Publications
Wieman CE, Adams WK, Perkins KK. PhET: Simulations That Enhance Learning. Science. 2008;322(5902):682-683. doi:10.1126/science.1161948. PMID:18974334.
PMID: 18974334
Documentation
Links
Software catalogue
http://www.mybiosoftware.com/neuron-1-01-simulation-neuron.html