Research reSOLUTION Neuroscience

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Our consciousness is based on hundred billions of nerve cells, every single one of them connected with up to ten thousand other cells. Today, we know a lot about how these nerve cells communicate. However, we are still far from fully understanding the interactions of all these signal units and the basic molecular principles of brain functions. To pave the way for new therapies and medicines, we need to obtain more detailed knowledge.

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New Supplement: Sniffing Out the Secrets of Social Behavior

In his novel “Perfume – the Story of a Murderer”, Patrick Süskind managed to put the power of odors into words better than anyone before him. It may be a fascinating idea, but no one will ever be able to create the perfect fragrance that makes a person irresistibly attractive. In the animal world, on the other hand, olfactory signals are an essential element of social communication.

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