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Researchers are reviewing human brain simulations, exploring digital, analog, and hybrid computational models. These efforts aim to replicate brain functions, incorporating glial cells alongside neurons for more accurate brain emulation.

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  • Computational Biology

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  • The human brain's complexity remains a profound mystery, limiting understanding of its extraordinary abilities.
  • Replicating brain functions in computers is a long-standing goal for researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an up-to-date review of main research projects simulating and/or emulating the human brain.
  • To summarize outstanding characteristics, latest advances, and future plans of brain simulation projects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of computational models using parallel computing: digital, analog, and hybrid.
  • Focus on projects advancing Neuroscience and Computer Science (neuromorphic hardware, machine learning).

Main Results:

  • Development of the first brain simulations with a neuron count similar to the human brain.
  • Identification of diverse computational approaches including digital, analog, and hybrid models.

Conclusions:

  • Computational brain models should include glial cells, particularly astrocytes, for accurate information processing.
  • Future trends involve integrating insights from Neuroscience and Computer Science for advanced brain emulation.