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The Diencephalon
The diencephalon has four levels and performs a variety of tasks.
28.11.2025
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The Hippocampus
The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memory content.
23.08.2011
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Blind spot
A blind spot in visual perception caused by the anatomy of the eye: since the optic nerve leaves the eye at the optic disc, there are no photoreceptors there – and no perception can occur. This blind spot is not consciously perceived.
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Electrooculogram
The electrooculogram is a recording of the electrical potential of the eyes. It is measured by electrodes placed on the skin around the eye. A method for measuring retinal function and, indirectly, eye movement.
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Vitreous body
The vitreous body consists of a gel-like substance inside the eye that supports the shape of the eye.
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Saccade
Rapid eye movement, which usually occurs unconsciously. It is a quick and jerky movement of the eyes, in which the eye spontaneously focuses on an object. When reading, for example, the eyes jump from one short word to the next. During a saccade, visual information processing is greatly reduced.
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Structure of clusterin: a key protein against neurodegenerative diseases
Crystallographic three-dimensional structure of human clusterin determined for the first time
08.09.2025
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Neurogastronomy – the New Science of Taste
Neurogastronomy explores how the brain makes humans gourmets.
02.09.2025
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Alcmaeon: Pioneer of experimental Brain Research
The ancient philosopher Alcmaeon of Croton founded scientific brain research.
28.01.2014
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The Cerebellum
Highly aesthetic, but long underestimated: the cerebellum does more than just coordinate movements.
05.08.2025
