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- Communication in the Brain
Serotonin
Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters in the central nervous system.
07.05.2012
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- Percipience
- Smell & Taste
The Brain and Food
A complex network of brain regions works together to regulate our appetite.
29.11.2013
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- Percipience
- Smell & Taste
The fine Structure of the Tongue
Taste buds in the taste buds react to sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.
29.11.2013
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- Glossary
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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- Glossary
Brightness
Brightness is one of the dimensions of visual perception: the perception of light intensity. It influences the size of the pupil.
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- Glossary
Priming
Priming refers to the influence of previous experiences on perception, reactions, or memory content. This often involves presenting a stimulus (e.g., a word, image, or symbol), often unconsciously or below the threshold of perception. Although the person is not consciously aware of this stimulus, it affects the processing of subsequent stimuli: for example, reactions become faster or memory content is retrieved more easily.
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- Grundlagen
- Communication in the Brain
Legalize it?! What are the medical benefits of cannabis?
Are cannabinoid-based drugs suitable for clinical use? Experts remain divided on the issue.
11.12.2025
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- News from the Institutes
How the brain conquers space
International research team reveals mechanisms of 3D vision
13.02.2026
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- Percipience
- Hearing
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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- Percipience
- Hearing
A Labyrinth for Balance
A sophisticated labyrinth in the ear keeps our body balanced: the vestibular system.
17.10.2025
