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Extrapyramidal system
The extrapyramidal system refers to a series of structures in the brain that play a key role in influencing motor function but are not part of the pyramidal tract. It consists of multisynaptic neuron chains. The extrapyramidal system includes numerous nuclei such as the striatum, pallidum, nucleus ruber, and substantia nigra.
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Perceiving and Accepting – How Meditation Heals
Meditation alleviates many ailments. But scientists still know very little about why this is the case.
15.04.2014
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Miniature Brains
Fly brain, my foot! With just a few cells, Drosophila achieves amazing things.
24.01.2026
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Nutrition
Our brain is what we eat
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Glossary
15.03.2017
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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They’re old, but not outdated: sight and hearing are full of amazing evolutionary tricks.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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The Advisors
20.03.2017
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Smart Flies
Fruit flies learn extremely quickly. Their goal is to eat as much as possible. Their memory helps them to behave in a very agile manner.
18.01.2026
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It Takes More than Guts
Microbiome: How gut bacteria can make the brain sick
02.05.2023
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The Hippocampus
The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memory content.
23.08.2011
