Speed Cards World Record

Here’s a video of Simon Reinhard setting the world record for speed card memorization at the World Memoriad in 2010. Simon memorized the order of a shuffled pack of playing cards in 21.90 seconds. Remember that this apparently savant-like ability … Read More

Clive Wearing’s Memory Loss

This video shows the tragic case of Clive Wearing, who suffers from both anterograde amnesia (unable to form new memories) and severe retrograde amnesia (unable to recall past memories) and only recognizes his wife, Deborah. You can also find a touching story … Read More

Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery

Here’s a clip of some news coverage of the amazing surgery performed on banjo legend Eddie Adcock in 2008. Through deep brain stimulation surgery the essential tremor in his right hand was reduced, restoring his ability to play.

Phantoms in the Brain video series Episode 1

The Phantoms in the Brain BBC Series hosted by V.S. Ramachandran offers a fascinating look at cases of bizarre disorders and neurological problems. This clip from episode one features Alien Hand Syndrome, Unilateral Neglect, and a case of a Phantom … Read More

Interactive Brain Site

Created by the Center of Excellence for Medical Multimedia (CEMM), the Traumatic Brain Injury site features this Interactive Brain to help you understand brain areas and their functions.  

The Brain from Top to Bottom

Here’s a great site from McGill University explaining brain anatomy and function by topic and level of complexity.

Split-Brain Demonstrations

Here’s a clip from Scientific American Frontiers featuring Michael Gazzaniga discussing and demonstrating experiments with split-brain patient Joe.