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Sensory neuron
A sensory neuron is a specialized nerve cell that perceives stimuli – for example, chemical (sweet), visual (bright), or acoustic (loud) – and transmits the information to the central nervous system.
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Temporo-parietal junction
The transition between the temporal and parietal lobes – i.e., the temporal and parietal lobes – of the cerebral cortex. Here, in the posterior region of the Sylvian fissure, information from the limbic system, the thalamus, and the visual, auditory, and somatosensory cortex is integrated. Accordingly, the temporo-parietal junction forms an anatomical and functional hub of the brain that helps us develop complex abilities, including the ability to recognize biological movement or the ability to empathize with other people.
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Parvocellular
"Parvus" means "small." In the lateral geniculate nucleus, the switching station for visual stimuli in the thalamus, the outer four layers are called parvocellular because, unlike the magnocellular cell layers, they have small cell bodies. The parvocellular system transmits information for the perception of color and fine details.
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Multiple sclerosis
The disease with 1000 faces And 1000 questions
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- Question to the brain
How does the brain age?
What happens to the brain as we age?
25.05.2025
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Controlling prostheses with the power of thought
How research into movement planning in the brain is helping to advance the development of neuroprostheses
20.10.2025
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- Percipience
- Hearing
From wiggling to the wonderful variety of sounds
It is a long way from purely mechanical vibrations to the world of sounds and tones.
17.10.2025
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- Percipience
- Hearing
Hearing – more than just Sound and Vibration
The brain creates a colorful world of sounds from minimal acoustic input.
17.10.2025
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Leonardo da Vinci: Artist and Scientist
Da Vinci was convinced that science needs painting and painting needs science.
19.05.2016
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- Emotions
Signals from Within
Emotions shape our lives. That's why we're so good at recognizing and empathizing with them.
18.12.2025
