study of amnesia

The study of amnesia involves understanding how and why people lose their ability to remember information or experiences. Researchers examine brain areas like the hippocampus that are crucial for memory, exploring causes such as injury, disease, or psychological trauma. They also analyze different types of amnesia—like temporary or permanent, and those affecting recent or long-term memories—to better understand the brain's memory systems. This research helps develop treatments and strategies to support individuals with memory impairments and enhances our overall knowledge of how memories are formed, stored, and retrieved in the brain.