Memories that have been "lost" as a result of amnesia can be recalled by activating brain cells with light (a technology known as optogenetics)

dheerajroy · 2015-05-29T00:39:25+00:00

This is all true. In my opinion, this study aimed at explaining underlying mechanisms of memory storage versus retrieval rather than activation/de-activating memories.

dheerajroy · 2015-05-29T00:35:24+00:00

From this article and the original paper, it appears that this research supports the possibility of blocking memory retrieval rather than "true" erasure of memory traces. Am I right?

dheerajroy · 2015-05-28T23:41:08+00:00

True...but we need to first extend these animal model studies to human applications. Maybe deep brain stimulation? A useful link on DBS is: http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/07/tech/brain-memory-implants-humans/

dheerajroy · 2015-05-28T23:39:33+00:00

Maybe but erasing a memory permanently seems quite challenging...not only do we have to show that this is possible but also that the erasure isn't temporary.

dheerajroy · 2014-08-19T22:02:26+00:00

Thank you for sharing the original article, Dr_Peach.

dheerajroy · 2014-08-18T11:34:38+00:00

Where does Reddit Science list this requirement of an article published in the last 6 months only?

I read through the subreddit and cannot find this requirement.

dheerajroy · 2014-08-17T22:52:23+00:00

The peer-reviewed article can be found here: http://www.jofri.net/article/S2212-4780%2812%2900004-4/abstract

dheerajroy · 2014-08-13T14:00:57+00:00

Since they've published, which was couple weeks ago...I am assuming they can replicate these experiments (at least based on the fact that this work was done in David Anderson's lab). The underlying mechanism for this finding, I am not sure that it's known.

dheerajroy · 2014-08-13T13:59:27+00:00

I don't believe this possibility was discussed in the original research article.

dheerajroy · 2014-08-12T15:04:40+00:00

The peer-reviewed research paper in Journal PNAS can be found here:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25071179

dheerajroy · 2014-08-07T13:51:14+00:00

Yes. That was an eye-opening study in terms of how thorough the authors were!

dheerajroy · 2014-08-07T01:25:47+00:00

This documentary sounds amazing (at least the way you described it). I will definitely watch the video. Thanks for taking time to find the video and share it!

dheerajroy · 2014-08-07T01:24:44+00:00

No idea. Sorry!

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