The Surprising Science of Deja Vu: 5 Intriguing Facts

Fact #4: Deja vu is linked to the hippocampus[ez-pause-mst 1000] The hippocampus is a brain region located in the medial temporal lobe, which is known to be critical for memory consolidation and retrieval. Studies have shown that damage to the hippocampus can lead to memory impairments and a loss of the ability to experience deja vu.[ez-pause-mst 1000] Research has also shown that the hippocampus is involved in the familiarity assessment process that underlies the experience of deja vu.