The curious case of H.M.
Recently, I watched a lecture by the renown neuroscientist, Eric Kandel, on Youtube. In his talk he unsurprisingly made mention of the famous patient H.M. in which most of us are familiar with. I've always been curious as to who the person was behind the famous initials. What did he/she look like? What were some of his/her hobbies? To those who were also curious but never had a chance to find out, here he is...the man, the myth, the legend.
Henry Gustav Molaison
February 26, 1926 – December 2, 2008
Henry Gustav Molaison
February 26, 1926 – December 2, 2008
Henry's favorite past times were crossword puzzles, playing bingo, watching TV, and socializing with his caretakers.
It's funny how a person who revolutionized the field of neuroscience wasn't even a neuroscientist.
Thank you Henry for your significant contribution to the study of memory. You will never be forgotten.
It's funny how a person who revolutionized the field of neuroscience wasn't even a neuroscientist.
Thank you Henry for your significant contribution to the study of memory. You will never be forgotten.
