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Suzanne Corkin's story of the life and legacy of the man with no memory, Henry Molaison. Today, Henry's final years, and how his brain continues to contribute to memory research and an understanding of who we are.

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Sat 20 Jul 201300:30

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Credits

RoleContributor
ReaderDebora Weston
ProducerElizabeth Allard
AuthorSuzanne Corkin
AbridgerRichard Hamilton

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  • Fri 19 Jul 201309:45
  • Sat 20 Jul 201300:30

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