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The Hippocampus
The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memory content.
23.08.2011
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Neural representation
Various parts of the brain contain representations not only of the sensory systems, but also of objects such as faces. For example, so-called place cells in the hippocampus appear to play an important role in the representation of space. Each place cell represents a specific location in the environment and becomes active when its owner is at that location. Another group of neurons, grid cells, fire in a regular hexagonal pattern that is interpreted as a metric grid of the environment. This grid provides a kind of coordinate system that place cells can use for location coding.
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John Eccles: Across the Gap
John Eccles disproved his own theories. In doing so, he helped to elucidate synaptic transmission.
06.06.2013
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- Anatomy
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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- Question to the brain
Why is it soothing to pet Animals?
Many people find petting an animal soothing. Is there a neurobiological explanation for this?
08.12.2024
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- Diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
The Disease with a thousand Faces
Key facts about MS. And first things first: the course of the disease can be significantly influenced.
07.10.2025
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- Structure and Function
Senses with Purpose
They’re old, but not outdated: sight and hearing are full of amazing evolutionary tricks.
25.04.2026
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- Time
Perfect Timing
Chronobiology: from firing neurons to the nature of time
02.05.2024
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- Percieve
- Smell & Taste
The Secret of Taste Perception
We don't just taste with our tongues. Many senses work together to create the taste experience.
02.09.2025
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- Motor Skills
Motor Fine Tuning: the Modulation of Movements
The cerebellum and basal ganglia are responsible for the precise execution of movements.
01.12.2025
