Block structured dynamics and neuronal coding.

J M González-Miranda

doi:10.1103/physreve.72.051922

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Block structured dynamics and neuronal coding.

J M González-Miranda

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When certain control parameters of nervous cell models are varied, complex bifurcation structures develop in which the dynamical behaviors available appear classified in blocks, according to criteria of dynamical likelihood. This block structured dynamics may be a clue to understand how activated neurons encode information by firing spike trains of their action potentials.

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Action Potentials Animals Biological Clocks Computer Simulation Humans Information Storage and Retrieval Models, Neurological Nerve Net Neurons Synaptic Transmission Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

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J M González-Miranda. 2005-11-18. Block structured dynamics and neuronal coding.. https://doi.org/10.1103/physreve.72.051922

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