Turning memories on/off with the flip of a switch

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Submission + - Turning memories on/off with the flip of a switch (gizmag.com)

Submitted by cylonlover on Sunday June 19, 2011 @11:17PM

cylonlover writes: Using electrical probes embedded into the brains of rats, scientists have managed to replicate the brain function associated with long-term behavior and found a way to literally turn memories on and off with the flip of a switch. The scientists hope their research will eventually lead to a neural prosthesis to help people suffering Alzheimer's disease, the effects of stroke or other brain injury to recover long-term memory capability.

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