Ethics

Hyperthymestic Syndrome

By Adam Kolber

In my article on memory-dampening drugs, I discuss the case of "A.J." a woman with "hyperthymestic syndrome."  She has an incredible memory, particularly for autobiographical events in her life.  Here's a USA Today story about A.J., whose names is really Jill Price. (I guess when you hide the name of a research subject with initials the initials need not or perhaps should not bear a clear resemblance to the subject's actual initials!)

And here's another story of a man with hyperthymestic syndrome from CNN.

Full post as published by Neuroethics and Law on May 19, 2008 (boomark / email).