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Cones
The cones are a type of photoreceptor in the retina. The three different types of cones – S, M, and L – are each stimulated by short, medium, and long wavelengths of visible light, enabling color vision. They are highly concentrated in the fovea and enable sharp vision.
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What is Consciousness?
As obvious as it is, consciousness is difficult to grasp scientifically.
13.06.2025
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The Mesencephalon
Important neurotransmitters, an astonishing array of colors, and a water pipe – that's the midbrain.
20.09.2025
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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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The Cortex
The brain's control center, seat of perception, consciousness, and behavior
20.09.2025
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- Hearing
From Sound to Word
Widely distributed brain regions make the miracle of language possible.
13.10.2023
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The Epithalamus
Probably not the seat of the soul after all: the pineal gland in the epithalamus.
09.10.2025
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- Communication of Cells
On the Scent of Cell Communication
A lot has to happen before nerve cells reveal their secrets. A historical review.
22.12.2023
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