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09.12.2019
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The Cingulate Gyrus
When paying attention, experiencing pain, or feeling emotions, the cingulate gyrus on the inside of the cortex becomes active.
22.09.2023
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- Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's from the Inside
How do people live with Alzheimer's disease? A conversation with someone affected by the condition.
20.10.2025
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The Advisors
20.03.2017
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Glossary
15.03.2017
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- Question to the brain
How do Placebo Drugs work?
What actually happens in the brain during the placebo effect?
02.02.2025
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A Miracle Cure for the Brain
Keeping physically fit is very good for the brain.
01.09.2021
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Dopamine
Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that belongs to the catecholamine group. It plays a role in motor function, motivation, emotion, and cognitive processes. Disruptions in the function of this transmitter play a role in many brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, depression, Parkinson's disease, and substance dependence.
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Electroconvulsive therapy
A therapeutic procedure with temporary positive effects, used primarily for severe or treatment-resistant depression and catatonia. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) – colloquially referred to as "electroshock therapy" – was developed in the 1930s. Under controlled conditions, electrical stimulation triggers a brief epileptic seizure, which causes neurobiological changes. It is performed exclusively under general anesthesia and muscle relaxation.
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Lewy body dementia
A neurodegenerative disease that resembles Alzheimer's disease, but also Parkinson's disease in its symptoms. The Lewy bodies that give the disease its name are caused by protein deposits in the nerve cells of the cerebral cortex and brain stem, which impair the function of the corresponding neurons. In addition to cognitive impairment, Lewy body dementia often causes hallucinations or depression, as well as changes in mobility similar to those seen in Parkinson's disease.
