Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback Synapses
Despite its significance, hysteresis remains underrepresented in mainstream models of plasticity. In this work, we propose a novel framework that explicitly models hysteresis in simple one- and two-neuron models. Our models capture key feedback-dependent phenomena such as bistability, multistability...
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| description | Despite its significance, hysteresis remains underrepresented in mainstream models of plasticity. In this work, we propose a novel framework that explicitly models hysteresis in simple one- and two-neuron models. Our models capture key feedback-dependent phenomena such as bistability, multistability, periodicity, quasi-periodicity, and chaos, offering a more accurate and general representation of neural adaptation. This opens the door to new insights in computational neuroscience and neuromorphic system design. Synaptic weights change in several contexts or mechanisms including, Bienenstock–Cooper–Munro (BCM) synaptic modification, where synaptic changes depend on the level of post-synaptic activity; homeostatic plasticity, where all of a neuron synapses simultaneously scale up or down to maintain stability; metaplasticity, or plasticity of plasticity; neuromodulation, where neurotransmitters influence synaptic weights; developmental processes, where synaptic connections are actively formed, pruned and refined; disease or injury; for example, neurological conditions can induce maladaptive synaptic changes; spike-time dependent plasticity (STDP), where changes depend on the precise timing of pre- and postsynaptic spikes; and structural plasticity, where changes in dendritic spines and axonal boutons can alter synaptic strength. The ability of synapses and neurons to change in response to activity is fundamental to learning, memory formation, and cognitive adaptation. This paper presents simple continuous and discrete neuro-modules with adapting feedback synapses which in turn are subject to feedback. The dynamics of continuous periodically driven Hopfield neural networks with adapting synapses have been investigated since the 1990s in terms of periodicity and chaotic behaviors. For the first time, one- and two-neuron models are considered as parameters are varied using a feedback mechanism which more accurately represents real-world simulation, as explained earlier. It is shown that these models are history dependent. A simple discrete two-neuron model with adapting feedback synapses is analyzed in terms of stability and bifurcation diagrams are plotted as parameters are increased and decreased. This work has the potential to improve learning algorithms, increase understanding of neural memory formation, and inform neuromorphic engineering research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3e8ede2273eb4825a1fbb2da4ae6f1282025-08-20T03:26:20ZengMDPI AGAppliedMath2673-99092025-06-01527010.3390/appliedmath5020070Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback SynapsesSebastian Thomas Lynch0Stephen Lynch1Department of Computer Science, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UKDepartment of Computer Science, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, UKDespite its significance, hysteresis remains underrepresented in mainstream models of plasticity. In this work, we propose a novel framework that explicitly models hysteresis in simple one- and two-neuron models. Our models capture key feedback-dependent phenomena such as bistability, multistability, periodicity, quasi-periodicity, and chaos, offering a more accurate and general representation of neural adaptation. This opens the door to new insights in computational neuroscience and neuromorphic system design. Synaptic weights change in several contexts or mechanisms including, Bienenstock–Cooper–Munro (BCM) synaptic modification, where synaptic changes depend on the level of post-synaptic activity; homeostatic plasticity, where all of a neuron synapses simultaneously scale up or down to maintain stability; metaplasticity, or plasticity of plasticity; neuromodulation, where neurotransmitters influence synaptic weights; developmental processes, where synaptic connections are actively formed, pruned and refined; disease or injury; for example, neurological conditions can induce maladaptive synaptic changes; spike-time dependent plasticity (STDP), where changes depend on the precise timing of pre- and postsynaptic spikes; and structural plasticity, where changes in dendritic spines and axonal boutons can alter synaptic strength. The ability of synapses and neurons to change in response to activity is fundamental to learning, memory formation, and cognitive adaptation. This paper presents simple continuous and discrete neuro-modules with adapting feedback synapses which in turn are subject to feedback. The dynamics of continuous periodically driven Hopfield neural networks with adapting synapses have been investigated since the 1990s in terms of periodicity and chaotic behaviors. For the first time, one- and two-neuron models are considered as parameters are varied using a feedback mechanism which more accurately represents real-world simulation, as explained earlier. It is shown that these models are history dependent. A simple discrete two-neuron model with adapting feedback synapses is analyzed in terms of stability and bifurcation diagrams are plotted as parameters are increased and decreased. This work has the potential to improve learning algorithms, increase understanding of neural memory formation, and inform neuromorphic engineering research.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9909/5/2/70adaptive synapsebifurcation diagrambistablechaotic systemfeedbackhysteresis |
| spellingShingle | Sebastian Thomas Lynch Stephen Lynch Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback Synapses AppliedMath adaptive synapse bifurcation diagram bistable chaotic system feedback hysteresis |
| title | Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback Synapses |
| title_full | Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback Synapses |
| title_fullStr | Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback Synapses |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback Synapses |
| title_short | Hysteresis in Neuron Models with Adapting Feedback Synapses |
| title_sort | hysteresis in neuron models with adapting feedback synapses |
| topic | adaptive synapse bifurcation diagram bistable chaotic system feedback hysteresis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9909/5/2/70 |
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