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Science Friday: Hm, Amnesia, and Memory

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The case of Henry Gustav Molaison, or HM as scientists knew him, changed the course of brain research. HM suffered from amnesia from the age of 27, and could not remember anything beyond the last thirty seconds. He passed away shortly before this broadcast at the age of 82, and donated his brain to science. Aired Dec. 12, 2008 [9:28]

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amnesia, brain research, brain science, memory loss, hm, hm, amnesia, and memory, henry gustav molaison, science friday
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