Neuroinformatics
Neuroinformatics
Neuroinformatics (pronunciation: /ˌnʊəroʊ.ɪnfərˈmætɪks/) is an interdisciplinary field that applies computational models and analytical tools to the study of the nervous system. It is a subset of bioinformatics and is closely related to neuroscience and information technology.
Etymology
The term "neuroinformatics" is derived from the combination of "neuro," referring to the nervous system, and "informatics," which pertains to the science of processing data for storage and retrieval.
Definition
Neuroinformatics involves the development and application of computational models and analytical tools for the understanding of neurological data. It integrates information across all levels and scales of neuroscience to understand the complex functions of the brain and nervous system.
Related Terms
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Bioinformatics: The application of computer technology to the management of biological information.
- Computational Neuroscience: The study of brain function in terms of the information processing properties of the structures that make up the nervous system.
- Neural Network: A series of algorithms that endeavors to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data through a process that mimics the way the human brain operates.
- Data Mining: The process of discovering patterns in large data sets involving methods at the intersection of machine learning, statistics, and database systems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neuroinformatics
- Wikipedia's article - Neuroinformatics
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