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Neurons got Rhythm
Many areas of the brain often fire in unison – scientists are trying to find out why.
09.10.2025
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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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Sport: An all-around Happiness Package for Body and Mind
Exercise has positive effects at any age – so it's never too late to get started.
01.09.2021
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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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Medial nuclei
The medial thalamic nuclei, especially the mediodorsal nucleus, are located in the medial thalamus and are closely connected to the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system. They are primarily responsible for higher cognitive functions such as planning, attention, and working memory, but are also involved in processing emotions and motivation. In addition, they integrate complex information from different areas of the brain.
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Ringing in the ears
Tinnitus: The annoying whistling and buzzing does not originate in the ear, but in the brain.
28.10.2025
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John O’Keefe and the Moser Couple: Place Cells
The discoverers of orientation cells was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2014.
31.10.2014
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- News from the Institutes
How flies sleep – and still manage to escape
Charité study in Nature uncovers fundamental processes in the fly brain
21.08.2025
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- Question to the brain
How does EMDR work?
Trauma therapy with EMDR: How does it work and what happens in the brain?
14.04.2024
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Leonardo da Vinci: Artist and Scientist
Da Vinci was convinced that science needs painting and painting needs science.
19.05.2016
