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MS under the microscope
MS: Damage to the axon causes a wide variety of symptoms
15.08.2025
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Glossary
15.03.2017
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- Basics
- Anatomy
The Sheep Brain: Diencephalon
The so-called "intermediate brain" comprises crucial structures. And it informs consciousness.
29.06.2013
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- Basics
- Anatomy
The Sheep Brain: Brain Stem
It fulfills central tasks. And has adult-only structures. And colorful nuclei.
29.06.2013
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- Anatomy
The Sheep Brain: Basal Ganglia
The basal ganglia control motor function and happiness – but in sheep, only unhappiness has been proven.
29.06.2013
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- News from the Institutes
Unlearning Fear Faster
Mice unlearn fear more quickly when certain brain cells are activated. This opens up new approaches to understanding anxiety disorders.
17.02.2026
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- News from the Institutes
New diagnostic markers for multiple sclerosis discovered in brain and spinal fluid
Researchers at the MPI of Biochemistry and TUM have examined the cerebrospinal fluid of 5,000 patients with neurological diseases and discovered new diagnostic and prognostic markers for multiple sclerosis.
26.02.2026
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- News from the Institutes
How Stress Disrupts the Brain’s Navigational System
Persons under stress may have a harder time spatially orienting themselves. Researchers in Bochum have discovered why.
13.03.2026
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- Emotions
Addicted to Love
They say love is blind. Neurobiologists have discovered that this is true. What's more, it's also addictive.
20.12.2011
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- Diseases
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Living with, not despite, Multiple Sclerosis
A good life despite MS? Yes, it is possible!
15.10.2025
