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Danke Zhang¹, Yuanqing Li, Malte J Rasch

¹School of Automation Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology Guangzhou, China ; State Key Lab of Cognitive Neuroscience and Learning, Beijing Normal University Beijing, China.

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Summary

This study introduces a new neuron model that accounts for non-linear shunting inhibition, improving artificial neural network realism. The model enables networks to exhibit persistent activity, crucial for memory and cognition.

Keywords:

dendritic computation mean-field analysis persistent activity shunting inhibition spiking network model

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Area of Science:

Computational Neuroscience
Artificial Neural Networks
Biophysics

Background:

Neurons integrate excitatory and inhibitory inputs non-linearly, influenced by synapse location.
Current artificial neural network models often simplify this integration to linear summation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a biophysically motivated single-compartment neuron model incorporating non-linear shunting inhibition.
To analyze network dynamics arising from this new model.

Main Methods:

Derived a single-compartment model using a multiplicative rule for shunting inhibition.
Constructed a spiking network model with global shunting inhibition.

Main Results:

The new model accurately integrates non-linear shunting inhibition effects.
The network demonstrated persistent activity in a low firing rate regime.

Conclusions:

The proposed model enhances the biophysical realism of artificial neurons.
This approach facilitates the study of network-level phenomena like persistent activity.