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- Glossary
Pain memory
Acute pain can become chronic if it persists for a long time or if the nervous system becomes permanently sensitized. Due to its plasticity, the nervous system can then react to even slight stimuli with pain, even if these would normally be harmless.
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- News from the Institutes
How Little Information Do We Need to Recognize a Face?
Humans can spot familiar faces even in heavily blended images
08.12.2025
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- Basics
- Communication of Cells
Neurons got Rhythm
Many areas of the brain often fire in unison – scientists are trying to find out why.
09.10.2025
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- Sports
A Miracle Cure for the Brain
Keeping physically fit is very good for the brain.
01.09.2021
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- Hearing
Ringing in the Ears
Tinnitus: The annoying whistling and buzzing does not originate in the ear, but in the brain.
28.10.2025
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- News from the Institutes
First mechanism for cognitive disorders in schizophrenia found
Not only neurons, but also oligodendrocytes are essential
21.08.2025
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- Basics
- Anatomy
The Corpora Mamillaria
Mammillary bodies located between the cerebral peduncles – play an important role in memory formation.
28.11.2025
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- Basics
- Communication of Cells
Acetylcholine
Acetylcholine was the first neurotransmitter to be discovered.
07.05.2012
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- Basics
- Communication of Cells
Neuron Storm
Like thousands of tiny flashes of lightning, the extensions of nerve cells run through this image.
10.05.2012
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- Milestones
Alcmaeon: Pioneer of experimental Brain Research
The ancient philosopher Alcmaeon of Croton founded scientific brain research.
28.01.2014
