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Computational neuroscience
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TL;DR. Using mathematical models and computer simulations to understand the structure and function of the brain.
Technical Definition
Using mathematical models and computer simulations to understand the structure and function of the brain.
How it works
Computational neuroscience employs mathematical and computational approaches to study how the brain works. It aims to explain neural processes, from single neurons to complex cognitive functions, by building and analyzing theoretical models of neural systems.
Related Concepts
- Cognitive science — The interdisciplinary study of the mind, intelligence, and how information is processed, learned, and remembered.