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Open and closed convex codes are distinct classes in neuroscience. A non-degeneracy condition ensures codes are both open and closed convex, with max intersection-complete codes also exhibiting this property.

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  • Computational Neuroscience
  • Topology
  • Mathematical Biology

Background:

  • Neural codes represent neuronal communication.
  • Open/closed convex codes arise from intersections of convex sets.
  • Understanding conditions for convex code realization is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the relationship between open and closed convex codes.
  • Identify conditions guaranteeing realization as both open and closed convex codes.
  • Explore properties of max intersection-complete codes.

Main Methods:

  • Combinatorial analysis of neural codes.
  • Topological methods using convex sets.
  • Investigation of intersection properties.

Main Results:

  • Open and closed convex codes are distinct classes.
  • A non-degeneracy condition ensures dual realizability.
  • Max intersection-complete codes are both open and closed convex.
  • An upper bound for minimal embedding dimension was established.
  • Adding non-maximal codewords preserves open convexity.

Conclusions:

  • The distinctness of open and closed convex codes is established.
  • Non-degeneracy and max intersection-completeness are key properties for dual convexity.
  • Further understanding of neural code structure and realizability is provided.