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New Approaches to Addressing the Effects of Oxygen Deprivation During Birth
Researchers in Bonn are studying neuroprotective compounds in laboratory experiments
03.07.2023
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How Psychedelic Drugs Affect the Brain
Research findings reinforce new approaches in psychology, using psychedelic substances under medical supervision to treat certain clinical conditions.
13.02.2026
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Why We Believe What We Click
Information that we select for ourselves, such as things we click online, has a stronger impact than passively acquired information on our perception of truth and falsehood.
21.01.2026
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How Stress Disrupts the Brain’s Navigational System
Persons under stress may have a harder time spatially orienting themselves. Researchers in Bochum have discovered why.
13.03.2026
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The Sheep Brain: Cortex
It is our cortex that makes us human. How does this work in sheep?
29.06.2013
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The Sheep Brain: Limbic System
There are not only systems for sensory and motor functions, but also one for emotions. Really?
29.06.2013
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The Sheep Brain: Diencephalon
The so-called "intermediate brain" comprises crucial structures. And it informs consciousness.
29.06.2013
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The Sheep Brain: Brain Stem
It fulfills central tasks. And has adult-only structures. And colorful nuclei.
29.06.2013
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The Sheep Brain: Cranial Nerves
There are twelve cranial nerves that plague students. Here is a musical mnemonic device.
29.06.2013
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The Sheep's Brain in Comparison
The sheep brain section is part of the compulsory biology curriculum for students. But why is that?
29.06.2013
