SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 10, 2025Science News

Memory manipulation is the stuff of sci-fi. Someday it could be real

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Scientists are experimenting with strengthening or weakening memories in the brain. By applying electric zaps to the hippocampus, researchers improved memory test performance by 35-40%, while other studies hint at the possibility of selectively erasing certain memories, potentially benefiting conditions like Alzheimer's and PTSD.

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