Model of memory linking through memory allocation (Kastellakis et al. 2016)

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Here, we present a simplified, biophysically inspired network model that incorporates multiple plasticity processes and explains linking of information at three different levels: (a) learning of a single associative memory (b) rescuing of a weak memory when paired with a strong one and (c) linking of multiple memories across time. By dissecting synaptic from intrinsic plasticity and neuron-wide from dendritically restricted protein capture, the model reveals a simple, unifying principle: Linked memories share synaptic clusters within the dendrites of overlapping populations of neurons
Reference:
1 . Kastellakis G, Silva AJ, Poirazi P (2016) Linking Memories across Time via Neuronal and Dendritic Overlaps in Model Neurons with Active Dendrites. Cell Rep 17:1491-1504 [PubMed]
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Model Type: Realistic Network;
Brain Region(s)/Organism:
Cell Type(s): Abstract integrate-and-fire leaky neuron with dendritic subunits;
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Simulation Environment: C or C++ program; C or C++ program (web link to model);
Model Concept(s): Active Dendrites;
Implementer(s): Kastellakis, George [gkastel at gmail.com];
// test program mttest.cpp, see mtreadme.txt for information
#include "mtrand.h"
#include <cstdio>

int main() {
  unsigned long init[4] = {0x123, 0x234, 0x345, 0x456}, length = 4;
  MTRand_int32 irand(init, length); // 32-bit int generator
// this is an example of initializing by an array
// you may use MTRand(seed) with any 32bit integer
// as a seed for a simpler initialization
  MTRand drand; // double in [0, 1) generator, already init

// generate the same numbers as in the original C test program
  std::printf("1000 32-bit integer random numbers:\n");
  for (int i = 0; i < 1000; ++i) {
    std::printf("%10lu ", irand());
    if ((i % 5) == 4) std::printf("\n");
  }
  std::printf("\n1000 random numbers in [0, 1):\n");
  for (int i = 0; i < 1000; ++i) {
    std::printf("%10.8f ", drand());
    if ((i % 5) == 4) std::printf("\n");
  }
}