" ... In this article, we select the three most popular simulators, as determined by the number of models in the ModelDB database, such as NEURON, GENESIS, and BRIAN, and perform an independent evaluation of these simulators. In addition, we study NEST, one of the lead simulators of the Human Brain Project. First, we study them based on one of the most important characteristics, the range of supported models. Our investigation reveals that brain network simulators may be biased toward supporting a specific set of models. ... we carry out an evaluation using two case studies: a large network with simplified neural and synaptic models and a small network with detailed models. These two case studies allow us to avoid any bias toward a particular software package ..."
Model Concept(s): Methods
Simulation Environment: Brian; NEST; NEURON; GENESIS; Python
Implementer(s): Tikidji-Hamburyan, Ruben [ruben.tikidji.hamburyan at gmail.com]
References:
Tikidji-Hamburyan RA, El-Ghazawi TA, Narayana V, Bozkus Z. (2017). Software for Brain Network Simulations: A Comparative Study Front. Neuroinform..