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Premotor cortex
Part of the motor cortex in the frontal lobe. It is connected to the primary motor cortex and numerous other brain regions and is involved in the planning, preparation, and coordination of complex, voluntary movements. Examples of its functions include reaching for an object or the sequence of movements involved in targeted actions.
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The Double-Edged Sword of Boredom
It's a bummer when nothing happens. To make sure it doesn't stay that way, there's a feeling called boredom.
01.05.2024
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John O’Keefe and the Moser Couple: Place Cells
The discoverers of orientation cells was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2014.
31.10.2014
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The Amygdala
Without the amygdala, humans lose their sense of fear. With the amygdala, they also recognize the fear of others.
22.12.2023
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The Striatum
The striatum is not only about complex motor skills, but also about happiness.
28.11.2025
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The Secret of Taste Perception
We don't just taste with our tongues. Many senses work together to create the taste experience.
02.09.2025
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The Diencephalon
The diencephalon has four levels and performs a variety of tasks.
28.11.2025
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The Basal Ganglia
Whenever we perform a deliberate movement, core areas deep within the brain are involved.
23.08.2011
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Otto Creutzfeldt: Mediator between Disciplines
Otto Detlev Creutzfeldt had a major influence on the neuroscientific landscape.
28.09.2012
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- Emotions
Learning the Meaning of Fear
The story of the brain that went forth to learn what fear was.
21.08.2025
