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Hippocampus
The hippocampus is the largest part of the archicortex and an area in the temporal lobe. It is also an important part of the limbic system. Functionally, it is involved in memory processes, but also in spatial orientation and learning. It comprises the subiculum, the dentate gyrus, and the Ammon's horn with its four fields CA1-CA4. Changes in the structure of the hippocampus due to stress are associated with chronic pain. The hippocampus also plays an important role in the amplification of pain through anxiety.
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- Smell & Taste
The Anatomy of Fragrance
Olfactory cells extend directly into the olfactory bulb of the brain, where the scent is assembled.
06.08.2018
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What is the Autonomic Nervous System?
Why do we actually need an autonomic nervous system? Isn't one nervous system enough for everything?
16.06.2024
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- Consciousness
When Consciousness fails
A complex system of brain structures is necessary for the conscious perception of our surroundings.
13.06.2025
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- The Fly
Flies? Why flies?
Small but mighty! What an annoying fly teaches us about learning
17.01.2026
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In Search of the Mind in the Brain
Nowadays, consciousness is assumed to reside in the head. But that hardly helps with the question of where and how.
16.12.2025
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- Glossary
Prefrontal cortex
The prefrontal cortex (PFC) forms the front part of the frontal lobe and is one of the brain's most important integration and control centers. It receives highly processed information from many other areas of the cortex and is responsible for planning, controlling, and flexibly adapting one's own behavior. Its central tasks include executive functions, working memory, emotion regulation, and decision-making. In addition, the PFC plays an important role in the cognitive evaluation and modulation of pain.
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- Emotions
The Fear Circuit
Fear arises thanks to lightning-fast mechanisms – that do not always react correctly.
11.09.2025
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- Question to the brain
What does Heat do to the Brain?
I have read that heat waves can affect mental health. How so? Can this also affect healthy people?
22.07.2024
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- Anatomy
The Cortex
The brain's control center, seat of perception, consciousness, and behavior
20.09.2025
