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The Occipital Lobe
The sophisticated interconnection of the occipital lobe demonstrates just how complex the visual process is.
28.08.2025
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What is Consciousness?
As obvious as it is, consciousness is difficult to grasp scientifically.
13.06.2025
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REM sleep
"REM" stands for "rapid eye movement" – and rapid eye movements are also characteristic of REM sleep. During the course of a night, we go through several such REM phases, which are interrupted by non-REM phases. REM sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements, low-amplitude brain activity of mixed frequencies, and reduced muscle tone. Pulse and respiratory rate, on the other hand, are increased. In addition, we dream particularly vividly and intensely during these phases. People who are awakened from REM sleep often report vivid, concrete, and emotional dreams, while those awakened from non-REM sleep tend to report more abstract dreams that resemble thoughts.
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- The Developing Brain
Small but mighty!
Where babies look tells researchers a lot about how they see the world – often more than adults.
18.03.2026
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How the brain conquers space
International research team reveals mechanisms of 3D vision
13.02.2026
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Hubel and Wiesel: Cutting the Lawn with Nail Scissors
Hubel and Wiesel worked diligently to establish fundamental knowledge about visual information processing.
26.09.2012
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A Labyrinth for Balance
A sophisticated labyrinth in the ear keeps our body balanced: the vestibular system.
17.10.2025
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The Frontal Lobe
Motor skills and executive functions – the frontal lobe is the largest brain structure.
28.10.2024
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- The Developing Brain
Development of a Brain
There is no process on Earth more complex than brain development
10.02.2026
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Rita Levi-Montalcini: How Nerves grow
Despite being banned from her profession and persecuted, Rita Levi-Montalcini enjoyed a brilliant career in research.
28.09.2012
