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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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Constant Stress on the Brain
Stress, inflammation, cell death – how environmental toxins damage the brain.
02.05.2023
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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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Preventing the Long-Term Scars of Childhood Trauma
Targeting stress protein reverses social deficits
07.07.2026
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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
