clive wearing

Clive Wearing is a renowned case study in neuroscience due to his severe amnesia caused by viral encephalitis, which damaged parts of his brain responsible for memory. As a result, he has an almost complete inability to form new memories, and his past memories are also severely impaired. Despite this, his ability to play music and recognize loved ones remains intact, thanks to different brain pathways. Wearing’s condition highlights the distinction between different types of memory and illustrates how specific brain regions contribute to our capacity to remember and learn.