Milner (Henry Molaison)

Henry Molaison, often referred to as Milner after his researcher, was a man who became famous in neuroscience because of a surgical procedure in 1953 aimed at reducing severe epilepsy. During the surgery, parts of his brain involved in memory, specifically the hippocampus, were removed. As a result, he could no longer form new long-term memories, though his short-term memory remained largely intact. His case provided crucial insights into how memory functions in the brain, highlighting the hippocampus's vital role. Henry's experience helped scientists understand the biological basis of memory and consciousness.