Like many parts of the brain’s limbic system, the hippocampus is involved in memory, learning, and emotion. Its largest job is to hold short-term memories and transfer them to long-term storage ...

We have discovered a good deal about the limbic system and what it’s responsible for in our bodies, such as memories, emotions, and more. Read on to find out just how much we know about this system!

Limbic encephalitis is a type of brain inflammation that can occur when the immune system reacts to cancer. The symptoms include sudden memory loss, involuntary movements, and dementia-like symptoms.