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All about neurons in NEST
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       |neuron|  Neuron types in NEST
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       * :ref:`types_neurons`: Find out about the various neuron models and their mechanisms that are available in NEST

       * :ref:`neuron_update`: Learn how NEST handles the steps to update the dynamics of neurons during simulation.


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       |python| Using neurons in PyNEST scripts
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       * :ref:`Manipulating nodes (neurons and devices) <node_handles>`: understand basic functionality of nodes
       * :ref:`param_ex`: explore how to use parameter objects in NEST


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       |math| Find a specific model
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       For details on individual models, please take alook at our model directory, where you can
       select various tags and refine the results to your choosing, or look up our A-Z list.

       * :doc:`/models/index`



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