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2 days ago · One of the earliest studies of hippocampal dysfunction was that of “patient H.M.” (Henry Molaison), who in 1953 underwent surgical removal of portions of the medial temporal lobes, including removal of the hippocampus and surrounding regions, in an attempt to cure him of epileptic seizures.
3 days ago · Henry Molaison (H.M.) One of the most famous cases of amnesia, Henry Molaison, known as H.M., underwent brain surgery in 1953 to alleviate severe epilepsy. The surgery involved removing parts of his hippocampus, which left him unable to form new memories. Despite being able to recall events from his early life.
Jun 11, 2024 · Discover the gripping story of Henry Molaison, a man whose brain revolutionized our understanding of memory. #Psychology #Memory #HenryMolaison #ScienceHisto...
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3 days ago · Henry Molaison. The case study of Henry Molaison has helped psychologists understand memory. It is one of the most famous case studies in neuroscience. Henry Molaison was in a childhood accident that left him with debilitating seizures.
Jun 18, 2024 · Case Study: Henry Molaison (HM) Suffered anterograde amnesia after medial temporal lobes' removal. Revealed distinctions between short-term, procedural, and episodic memory locations in the brain.
1 day ago · Hippocampus. The hippocampus ( pl.: hippocampi; via Latin from Greek ἱππόκαμπος, ' seahorse ') is a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates. Humans and other mammals have two hippocampi, one in each side of the brain. The hippocampus is part of the limbic system, and plays important roles in the consolidation of ...
Jun 22, 2024 · In 1953, a desperate young man, Henry Molaison, underwent an experimental procedure to remove a part of his brain in an attempt to cure his seizures. Effects of the Surgery. The surgery alleviated some of Henry's seizures but left him unable to form new memories. Discovering Memory Limitations.
