Topic: dendrite morphology

Neurons execute diverse computations that are constrained by the branching of their dendrites and the synapses they form with other neurons. During brain development, many dendrites grow simultaneously and become integrated into multiple networks. Extensive experimental data has demonstrated the role of synapse formation and neural activity on dendrite growth. Yet, computational models of dendrite growth mostly assume random branching, implement activity-independent growth cones or generate dendrite morphologies based on abstract mathematical constraints. While these approaches achieve highly