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In this article, we analyze the neural spike dynamics of a double feedback neural unit (DFNU). The essential emphasis of the analysis is on the use of the DFNU’s simple formulations that can provide quantitative analytical results. Comparing the dynamics of the Hodgkin-Huxley model to that of the DFNU, it is shown that the dynamics of the DFNU are also physiologically plausible under certain conditions. The results suggest that high-frequency firings are relatively appropriate for a neural informational carrier due to their reliability and robustness to noisy inputs.
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Homma, N., Fuchigami, K., Sakai, M. et al. Natural intelligence: noise-resistance of neural spike communication. Artif Life Robotics 12, 295–300 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10015-007-0485-1
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10015-007-0485-1