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The Amygdala
Without the amygdala, humans lose their sense of fear. With the amygdala, they also recognize the fear of others.
22.12.2023
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Memory
Memory is a generic term for all types of information storage in the organism. In addition to pure retention, this also includes the absorption of information, its organization, and retrieval.
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Iconic memory
An ultra-short-term memory for visual content. This is absorbed passively and overwritten after less than a second.
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- Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's – a Disease makes History
After more than 100 years, Alzheimer's disease is still incurable. Possible causes are emerging.
20.10.2025
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On the death of Prof. Dr. Henning Scheich
Henning Scheich was a German neurophysiologist and learning researcher of international standing.
06.06.2025
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- Emotions
What are Emotions?
What we feel shapes our emotional life – and helps us react correctly and quickly.
11.09.2025
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- Successful aging
The Old, Healthy Brain
Some people seem to be unaffected by aging. Research is currently being conducted to find out why this is the case.
01.02.2026
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Successful aging
What is going right in the brains of superagers?
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- Question to the brain
What happens when you fall asleep?
Why don't we notice when we fall asleep?
14.01.2024
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- Diseases
- Alzheimer's disease
“And now he has Alzheimer's...” – A Guide for Relatives
Alzheimer's diagnosis: Find out what to expect and don't forget about yourself.
11.11.2025
