This is a python library that enables simulation of processing of tens of thousands of synaptic inputs by detailed single neuron models. The backend for simulation of biophysical processes uses the NEURON software package. An example model implementation used in my research can be found here.

The model requires a Linux or Mac OS X installation.

Software packages that have to be installed:

Python 2.7

matplotlib

numpy

NEURON >= 7.2

Needs to be installed such that it can be imported as python module. For installation instructions see https://www.neuron.yale.edu/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=3489. Make sure to add the folder containing the executable files such as nrnivmodl to your PATH environment variable. For a typical installation, try:

$ export PATH=[/path/to/neuron]/[processor architecture]/bin:$PATH

sumatra and configparser (used for reading and writing parameter files)

Can be installed with pip:

pip install sumatra

pip install configparser