blenderNEURON is a tool to visualize and build 3D computational neuroscience models using Blender and NEURON simulator

Visualize NEURON models without modification

NEURON cell and network models with 3D morphology can be imported into Blender

Load any existing cell or network NEURON
model with 3D morphology

Import and inspect morphology
in Blender

Create morphology figures

Or activity animations

Edit Cell Models and Create Network Models

Once imported, Blender's rich set of 3D modeling tools can be used to modify cell and create network models

Edit cell model morphology

Position cell models within layers

cells-layer-aligned

Create synapses between cells based
on proximity

Add own contextual artifacts like
animals, brains, and electrodes

contextual-artifact-examples

Share Interactive Versions of Your Model Online

Blender files can be uploaded to platforms like Sketchfab.com and shared as embedable widgets

Hippocampus CA1 Pyramidal Cell by JustasB on Sketchfab

Neocortical Column Model with Electrode by JustasB on Sketchfab

Mouse Olfactory Bulb Layers by JustasB on Sketchfab

Olfactory Bulb Mitral-Tufted-Granule Network by JustasB on Sketchfab

Automate and Extend Open-Source Code

blenderNEURON is an open-source Python add-on for Blender. Automate large model creation using Python API and customize functionality by editing the add-on code

Automate large model creation
with Python API

Extend blenderNEURON with
your own Python-based add-ons

make-addons

Download blenderNEURON