HTTP:: Key Parts of Neurons Modeled
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The human brain is arguably the most complex natural system in the world today. After millions of years of evolution, it grew to an impressive average size, and encompasses billions of neurons, tied together via a massive number of synaptic connections. Understanding how it functions is one of mankind's greatest pursuits, but the complexity of the organ makes attempts at deciphering its underlying mechanisms futile. Before advanced studies can be performed, experts first need to get a grip on how its basic unit, the neuron, functions, right down to the protein level.Proteins, for example, play a huge role in changing a neuron's voltage, which is of paramount importance in electrical signal transmission. These electrical signals are what drive our thoughts, memories, association patterns, logic and movements, and they are constantly being transmitted through neural networks, several million times per second. Understanding the neuron in itself, as the basic component of the c!
ortex, requires a balance of experimentation and computer modeling. A new effort to decipher neural actions recently began at the Northwestern University.The inter-disciplinary partnership is led by NU McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science professor of engineering sciences and applied mathematics Bill Kath, working together with colleague N...
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