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ModelDB is a curated online repository of computational neuroscience models and simulations, where researchers share neuron and network models, parameters, and runnable code. It provides downloadable model files (e.g., NEURON, GENESIS) along with metadata to facilitate reuse, replication, and exploration of neural circuits.

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