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- Communication of Cells
Nerve Cells in Conversation
No chaos despite sensory overload – neurons communicate silently, efficiently, and at breakneck speed.
16.04.2012
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- News from the Institutes
How a gene shapes the architecture of the human brain
Organoids provide insights into brain development with unprecedented precision
27.11.2025
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- Percieve
- 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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- Basics
- Communication of Cells
On the Scent of Cell Communication
A lot has to happen before nerve cells reveal their secrets. A historical review.
22.12.2023
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- Percieve
- Smell & Taste
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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- Percieve
- Smell & Taste
The Anatomy of Fragrance
Olfactory cells extend directly into the olfactory bulb of the brain, where the scent is assembled.
06.08.2018
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- Basics
- Anatomy
The Striatum
The striatum is not only about complex motor skills, but also about happiness.
28.11.2025
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- Discover
- Milestones
Hubel and Wiesel: Cutting the Lawn with Nail Scissors
Hubel and Wiesel worked diligently to establish fundamental knowledge about visual information processing.
26.09.2012
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- Think
- Emotions
Reason vs. Emotion?
Humans are not machines: emotions control their behavior more often than they realize.
11.09.2025
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- Glossary
Complex cell
A nerve cell in the primary visual cortex with large receptive fields. They respond to visual stimuli with appropriate contrast, a specific orientation, and often also a specific direction of movement.
