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The Lobotomy of Patient H.M: A Personal Tragedy and a Scientific Breakthrough

Source: NPR

Known as Patient H.M. to the medical community, Henry Molaison was lobotomized – and lost his ability to create memories in the process. His story is one of tragedy and scientific breakthrough.

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