10-Minute Neuroscience: Hippocampus and Memory

In this video, I explore the role of the hippocampus in memory. I begin with an overview of the different types of memory, then I focus on declarative memory—the form of memory most closely associated with the hippocampus. I cover the structure of the hippocampus and nearby regions, explaining how each contributes to the formation and retrieval of declarative memories. To watch the video, click…