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Learning on a Pinhead
When it comes to learning, fruit flies are true masters of association.
19.01.2026
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- Krankheiten
- Alzheimer's disease
Dementia worry: The Bogeyman of old Age
The fear of developing dementia oneself is widespread.
11.11.2025
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- Glossary
declarative memory
Declarative memory is a form of long-term memory. Based on content, two types are distinguished: episodic memory – the stories of our lives – and semantic memory, or factual knowledge. What both have in common is that their respective contents can be put into words, i.e., described.
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- Krankheiten
- 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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- Grundlagen
- Anatomy
The Limbic System
The limbic system does not solely control our emotional life. It also has other functions.
22.12.2023
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- Glossary
Eidetic memory
The term eidetic memory refers to the phenomenon of near-perfect visual memory. The term "photographic" memory is also sometimes used. The phenomenon is very rare, but has not been clearly defined scientifically.
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- Grundlagen
- Anatomy
The Septum
The core areas of the septum are located at the interface between the hypothalamus and hippocampus.
09.10.2025
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- Grundlagen
- Anatomy
The Temporal Lobe
The lateral lobe of the cortex is responsible for tasks such as hearing, speaking, memory – and several others.
28.11.2025
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- Glossary
Short-term memory
Short-term memory is a type of temporary storage in the brain where information can be retained for a few seconds to a few minutes. Its capacity is very limited, at 7±2 units of information (chunks). These can be numbers, letters, or words, for example. Today, this memory is usually considered within the framework of the working memory model, which also emphasizes the active processing of content.
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Procedural memory
Procedural memory is a form of non-declarative long-term memory. It includes sequences of actions such as riding a bike, playing the piano, or drawing a specific figure.
