In this article, I will be investigating the function of the hippocampus as a whole and by its parts. But let me first talk about why it is important to consider the whole picture through abstractions and also to dig into the details with specifics. For the sake of understanding something, many people use abstractions […]
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Different Functions of the Brain by Anatomy
The brain is the main central organ of the nervous system. “Nervous” referring to the nerves a.k.a. neurons. Basically, the nervous system is a communication network consisting of neurons that runs throughout the body. Because of these neurons, we can tell if any part of our body touches something; the nerves on our skin sends […]

The Role of the Dentate Gyrus in the Hippocampus, The Memory Center of the Brain
So you should know that different parts of our brain have different functions. At least, thats what scientists say. Well one part of the brain that has captured my attention is the Dentate Gyrus. It is a part of the hippocampus, where the hippocampus is major part of the brain that is associated with short […]