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The Neuron: Form and Function
What types of neurons are there? What happens in dendrites, cell bodies, and axons? See for yourself in this clickable neuron.
02.05.2012
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The battle over the neuron doctrine
The neuron doctrine is considered a fundamental idea in brain research – and has caused controversy.
26.08.2025
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Electrical Potentials: The Language of Neurons
Neurons do not simply transmit stimuli; processing is a sophisticated process.
13.04.2012
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Synapses: Interfaces of Life
One neuron alone does little – it must connect with others. This happens at the synapse.
13.04.2012
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Structure of a Neuron
A neuron consists of a cell body and its extensions.
07.05.2012
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Nerve Cells in Conversation
No chaos despite sensory overload – neurons communicate silently, efficiently, and at breakneck speed.
16.04.2012
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Neuron Storm
Like thousands of tiny flashes of lightning, the extensions of nerve cells run through this image.
10.05.2012
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Glossar
15.03.2017
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Neuron
A neuron is a specialized cell in the nervous system that is responsible for processing and transmitting information. It receives signals via its dendrites and transmits them via its axon. Transmission occurs electrically within the neuron and, between neurons, usually chemically via synapses.
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Communication of Cells
Whatever we feel, think, experience, and do is controlled by cells in our brain. The goal of brain research is to understand how these cells function.
