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A Labyrinth for Balance
A sophisticated labyrinth in the ear keeps our body balanced: the vestibular system.
17.10.2025
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- Basics
- Structure and Function
Connecting Nerves
Learning is as spiny path – as synapses vividly illustrate.
01.12.2020
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- Glossary
Vestibular system
The vestibular system is part of the inner ear. Its sensors are located in the semicircular canals. As part of the balance system, it detects circular movements (rotations), acceleration, and gravity.
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The Wonders of Life
Researchers are examining life in ever greater detail. It is revealed to be intricate and complex – the miracle becomes explainable. Yet this in no way diminishes it.
30.04.2020
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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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Balance: The vestibular Labyrinth
A labyrinth for balance: The vestibular system ensures equilibrium.
23.10.2025
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- Basics
- Anatomy
The Cerebellar Peduncles
Always up to date: Three fiber tracts connect the cerebellum with the rest of the brain.
20.09.2025
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- Basics
- Structure and Function
Senses with Purpose
They’re old, but not outdated: sight and hearing are full of amazing evolutionary tricks.
25.04.2026
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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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Pigeons detect magnetic fields through their inner ear
While many animals rely on the Earth’s magnetic field for orientation, how they detect and perceive magnetic stimuli is unknown.
21.11.2025
