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Thomas Südhof: Many small Steps to the Nobel Prize
Thomas Südhof discovered important synaptic proteins. For this, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
03.12.2013
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- News from the Institutes
Newly identified group of nerve cells in the brain regulates bodyweight
Potential for novel obesity treatments
26.05.2025
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AI looks deeper into visual system
Artificial intelligence models provide insights to understand the processing of visual stimuli in the brain
10.04.2025
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excitatory
Exciting synapses are described as excitatory when they depolarize the subsequent cell membrane and can thus lead to the formation of an action potential. An excitatory effect is usually produced by an exciting transmitter (messenger substance), such as glutamate. The opposite is an inhibitory synapse.
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Energy!
Neural compartments in the interplay between disease and health.
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15.03.2017
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A human model of the blood-brain barrier
Disruptions to the protective barrier contribute to the development of serious brain diseases such as stroke and Alzheimer's.
16.12.2025
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Interaction between interneurons stabilizes gamma oscillations in a brain
PV+ cells act as the “conductors” of visually induced gamma oscillatory rhythm
26.05.2025
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- Multiple sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis – a Medical Challenge
Multiple sclerosis is incurable, but there are a variety of treatment options available.
20.02.2026
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Why deep sleep promotes our memory
Slow brain waves make neocortex especially receptive
12.12.2024
