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Primary somatosensory cortex
Area of the cerebrum where haptic stimuli are processed centrally. Anatomically, the somatosensory cortex is located on the first cerebral gyri behind the central sulcus. This is where afferents from sensory cells throughout the body converge. Neurons that evaluate information from neighboring areas of the body are also located next to each other in the somatosensory cortex. Neuroscientists refer to this as somatotopy.S1 is an important station in pain processing – this is where we become aware of the pain stimulus.
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Temporal lobe
The temporal lobe is one of the four lobes of the cerebrum and is located laterally (on the side) at the bottom. It contains important areas such as the auditory cortex and parts of Wernicke's area, as well as areas for higher visual processing; deep within it lies the medial temporal lobe with structures such as the hippocampus.
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Cerebellar cortex
The cortex of the cerebellum, which, like that of the cerebrum, is composed of gray matter, or nerve cells. It consists of three layers and is highly folded, creating what are known as foliae, or leaves.
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The Insular Lobe
Deeply hidden in the temporal lobe lies the insular cortex: ancient, versatile, and full of surprises.
08.07.2025
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The Septum
The core areas of the septum are located at the interface between the hypothalamus and hippocampus.
09.10.2025
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On the Trail of Emotions
How do feelings arise? Emotion theories provide different answers.
18.07.2018
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How do Placebo Drugs work?
What actually happens in the brain during the placebo effect?
02.02.2025
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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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Hearing
Neuroscientists are researching how the brain and the ear transform simple sound waves into fascinating worlds of acoustics.
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The Medulla Oblongata
Fibers and nuclei – and important nuclei at that. The medulla oblongata is where the brain begins.
01.10.2025
