blenderNEURON is a tool to visualize and build 3D computational neuroscience models using Blender and NEURON simulator
Visualize NEURON models without modification
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
Edit cell model morphology
Position cell models within layers

Create synapses between cells based
on proximity
Add own contextual artifacts like
animals, brains, and electrodes

Share Interactive Versions of Your Model Online
Blender files can be uploaded to platforms like Sketchfab.com and shared as embedable widgets
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





