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The Cortex
The brain's control center, seat of perception, consciousness, and behavior
20.09.2025
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- Communication of Cells
Neurotransmitters: Messenger Molecules in the Brain
“Happy hormone” & Co.: Without neurotransmitters, nerve cells would not be able to communicate.
05.08.2025
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- The Developing Brain
Like Mother, like Child
Like mother, like son: Key regulatory circuits in the brain and genes are calibrated before birth
10.02.2026
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- Consciousness
If I were a Zombie
Our thoughts, actions, and perceptions often occur without our awareness.
28.08.2013
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Full Blast to the Ears
Noise not only makes you ill, it also damages your brain.
18.11.2025
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Glossary
15.03.2017
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- Emotions
On the Trail of Emotions
How do feelings arise? Emotion theories provide different answers.
18.07.2018
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The Hypothalamus
Nutrition and reproduction – these activities are controlled by the hypothalamus at the neural and hormonal levels.
01.07.2025
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- Smell & Taste
Smell and Taste – often underestimated
The role that smells and tastes play in our everyday lives.
06.09.2025
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Intelligence requires the whole brain
New study approach uses machine learning to improve our conceptual understanding of intelligence
11.12.2024
