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Scientists Wipe Mouse Memories

Treatment selectively erased memories of electric shocks

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 25, 2008 3:41 AM CDT

(Newser) – Scientists have succeeded in blanking selected memories from the brains of mice, Reuters reports. After brain protein levels were manipulated, the mice lost the memory of an electric shock but didn't forget anything else. The researchers said it was doubtful that it would be possible—...   Read full story »

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