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Receptor
A receptor is a protein, usually located in the cell membrane or inside the cell, that recognizes a specific external signal (e.g., a neurotransmitter, hormone, or other ligand) and causes the cell to trigger a defined response. Depending on the type of receptor, this response can be excitatory, inhibitory, or modulatory.
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- Multiple sclerosis
Living with MS
MS presents a wide range of challenges in everyday life. The solutions, therefore, are just as creative.
20.02.2026
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- Diseases
- 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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- 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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- News from the Institutes
New Approaches to Addressing the Effects of Oxygen Deprivation During Birth
Researchers in Bonn are studying neuroprotective compounds in laboratory experiments
03.07.2023
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- Basics
- Anatomy
The Diencephalon
The diencephalon has four levels and performs a variety of tasks.
28.11.2025
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- News from the Institutes
Protective Brain Immune Cell State Discovered
Discovery points to a potential new therapeutic pathway for Alzheimer’s disease
05.11.2025
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- Diseases
- Multiple sclerosis
Many causes of Multiple Sclerosis
MS is considered a neurological disorder. However, the immune system's malfunction plays an important role.
07.10.2025
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- Basics
- Anatomy
The Mesencephalon
Important neurotransmitters, an astonishing array of colors, and a water pipe – that's the midbrain.
20.09.2025
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- Sports
Dancing keeps you young
Exercise is beneficial for the brain: it improves cognitive performance and protects against age-related decline.
01.09.2021
