Implant infection

Implant-associated infections are one of the main causes of implant failure and represent a major challenge in many surgical areas. As a rule, these infections are caused by bacteria that adhere…

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Brain tumors

Despite considerable progress in neuro-oncological research, the treatment of brain tumors remains problematic. This applies in particular to glioblastoma, the most prognostically unfavorable…

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Central processing of auditory information

We are interested in the processing of auditory information in the functional loops of frontal brain regions and how these interact with the central auditory pathway. Recordings from patients…

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Exposure assessment of methods used in animal experiments

The assessment of exposure in animal testing is a central component of European and German legislation. However, the legally required, graduated assessment is made more difficult by the fact that…

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Our animal husbandry

Across Europe, laboratory animal husbandry is regulated by the ETS123 convention and EU Directive 2010/63/EU. We generally exceed these minimum requirements. Our rats are kept for the various…

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Animal experimental methods

All animal experiments described here are approved by the State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (LAVES) after consultation with an Ethics Committee.

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Functional neurosurgery

Deep brain stimulation(DBS), in which certain regions of the brain are chronically electrically stimulated via permanently implanted electrodes, is a highly effective and established therapy for…

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Mutism

A hitherto unsolved postoperative phenomenon after the surgical removal of midline tumors of the cerebellum in children is the so-called "cerebellar mutism" or "posterior fossa syndrome".…

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