Bursting and Synchrony in Networks of Model Neurons

TL;DR

This paper investigates how different neuron dynamics and complex network topologies influence global synchrony in neuronal networks, shedding light on mechanisms potentially related to epilepsy.

Contribution

It provides a numerical analysis of the impact of neuron dynamics and network topology on synchrony, an area with limited prior understanding.

Findings

Neuron dynamics significantly affect network synchrony.

Complex topologies modulate the degree of synchrony.

Results suggest links between network structure and seizure susceptibility.

Abstract

Bursting neurons are considered to be a potential cause of over-excitability and seizure susceptibility. The functional influence of these neurons in extended epileptic networks is still poorly understood. There is mounting evidence that the dynamics of neuronal networks is influenced not only by neuronal and synaptic properties but also by network topology. We investigate numerically the influence of different neuron dynamics on global synchrony in neuronal networks with complex connection topologies.