Researchers Introduce System That Deletes Unwanted Memories

Strengthens the points (synapses) that connect nerve cells with other cells long-term memoryin memory formation of critical importance has. When and where memories are formed in the brain can be determined by examining which cells are activated and when.

A group of researchers at a university in Japan looking for ways to control memory have identified the proteins that make up long-term memory. out of order one who leaves neural optic system created. The researchers, who tested the system on mouse brains, found that this method on people too stated that it can be used.

Unwanted memories can be deleted

In a paper published in the journal Science, Akihiro Goto of Kyoto University introduced a new system of neural optics technology he developed to organize memories. Goto’s optical system during sleep memory enhancing Also known as LTP long-term It can be used to prevent the activity that provides strengthening. This system, which can prevent events from being transferred to long-term memory, is currently being tested on mouse brains.

The research team was able to transfer it to long-term memory in the brain cells of mice. required to prevent the proteins from working, the mouse enters its brain once as soon as it learns something and a second time during sleep after learning. in optical manipulation found. Memories in mice brain cells has been deleted observed.

Hayashi says that this new technology is used to control the memory formation of brain cells both temporally and spatially. can be developed that there is a method you believe expressed. Long-term memory abnormalities such as memory and learning disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia you play a role Underlined by Hayashi, “Our method is a solution for mental disorders. lead to treatment we are waiting” said.