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René Descartes: Father of the Body-Mind Theory
Descartes viewed the body and soul as separate entities within humans that interact in the brain.
02.05.2016
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John Eccles: Across the Gap
John Eccles disproved his own theories. In doing so, he helped to elucidate synaptic transmission.
06.06.2013
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In Search of the Mind in the Brain
Nowadays, consciousness is assumed to reside in the head. But that hardly helps with the question of where and how.
16.12.2025
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Charles Darwin: Icon of Evolutionary Research
Probably the most influential natural scientist of all time – no one else has shaped our view of the origin of species as much as Charles Darwin.
04.01.2018
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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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What is Consciousness?
As obvious as it is, consciousness is difficult to grasp scientifically.
13.06.2025
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The battle over the neuron doctrine
The neuron doctrine is considered a fundamental idea in brain research – and has caused controversy.
26.08.2025
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10.03.2017
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Neurons got Rhythm
Many areas of the brain often fire in unison – scientists are trying to find out why.
09.10.2025
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Andreas Vesalius – Founder of modern Anatomy
Vesalius replaced belief in authority with empiricism – and taught others about the structure of the body.
01.05.2016
