Credit: PixabayErasing bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could significantly advance treatments for various mental health conditions. Scientists have now identified a promising new approach: weakening negative memories by reactivating positive ones.In a multi-day experiment, an international team of researchers tested this method with 37 participants. Initially, participants associated random words with negative images. The...
Memory storage and retrieval may be able to be targeted thanks to new discoveryBaylor College of MedicineRecent research into how "brain stars" (astrocytes) store memories has reshaped our understanding of memory retention in the brain.Previous Beliefs About Memory and NeuronsScientists at Baylor College of Medicine have been examining the role of astrocytes, star-shaped cells...
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