The hippocampus is a region of the brain located in the medial temporal lobe and is primarily associated with memory formation, storage, and retrieval. It plays a crucial role in various cognitive processes, including spatial navigation, learning, and emotional regulation. Damage to the hippocampus can result in memory deficits and other cognitive impairments, such as amnesia. Researchers studying the hippocampus aim to understand its functions in greater detail and unravel its role in neurological disorders and diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.