kandellab
v1.0.1
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Neuroscience Principles Code Lab — implement Kandel's Principles of Neural Science models in TypeScript. Pure, browser-safe simulation engine.
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KandelLab Web — Interactive Neuroscience Simulations
Interactive browser implementation of the KandelLab models. Built with Next.js 16 (App Router) + React 19 + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS v4 + shadcn/ui.
All simulations run entirely in the browser — no backend, no database, no installation.
Quick Start
pnpm install
pnpm dev # http://localhost:5000Pages
/— overview of the 12 core concepts/cells— Nernst, Goldman, Hodgkin–Huxley, LIF, synapse/circuits— Hebbian learning, lateral inhibition, Wilson–Cowan, Kuramoto/systems— vision, audition, motor, Hopfield memory, reward learning/cognitive— drift-diffusion model, signal detection theory, population coding/experiments— the 12 classic experiments
Design
A medieval manuscript aesthetic — parchment textures, iron-gall-ink typography (Crimson Pro / Crimson Text / JetBrains Mono), Unicode ornaments. No SVG, no canvas: all visualizations are pure CSS. See DESIGN.md.
Scripts
| Script | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| pnpm dev | Start dev server on :5000 |
| pnpm build | Production build |
| pnpm validate | TypeScript check + ESLint + Stylelint |