Memories of fear could be permanently erased, study shows
by Nicola Davis from on (#2ZHBX)
Research in mice reveals a new approach to wiping memories from the brain, demonstrating that specific memories can be weakened or strengthened
The eternal sunshine of a spotless mind has come one step closer, say researchers working on methods to erase memories of fear.
The latest study, carried out in mice, unpicks why certain sounds can stir alarming memories, and reveals a new approach to wiping such memories from the brain.
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