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Neuron
A neuron is a specialized cell in the nervous system that is responsible for processing and transmitting information. It receives signals via its dendrites and transmits them via its axon. Transmission occurs electrically within the neuron and, between neurons, usually chemically via synapses.
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Projection neuron
A neuron that transmits information via its axon (long fiber-like extension of nerve cells) from one area to another, distant area, projects.
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Soma
The cell body, also known as the soma, is the metabolic center of the cell. In addition to the cell organelles – such as the mitochondria – it also contains the cell nucleus with the genetic material. The dendrites and axon (long, fiber-like extension of nerve cells) extend from the cell body.
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Energy!
Neural compartments in the interplay between disease and health.
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- The Developing Brain
Development of a Brain
There is no process on Earth more complex than brain development
10.02.2026
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Communication of Cells
Whatever we feel, think, experience, and do is controlled by cells in our brain. The goal of brain research is to understand how these cells function.
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The Connectome
The next level of anatomy
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- Communication of Cells
The battle over the neuron doctrine
The neuron doctrine is considered a fundamental idea in brain research – and has caused controversy.
26.08.2025
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- Anatomy
The Thalamus dorsalis
The structure is complex, the tasks are varied. It supports the senses, motor skills, and psyche.
28.11.2025
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- Percieve
- Hearing
From Wiggling to the wonderful Variety of Sounds
It is a long way from purely mechanical vibrations to the world of sounds and tones.
17.10.2025
