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Modifying mice memories
Episode 303

Modifying mice memories

Scientists have been able to alter emotional memories in mice by using light.

Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists

September 15, 20143m 41s

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Show Notes

Scientists have been able to alter the emotional associations of memories mice by using a technique called optogenetics, which involves shining lights inside the brain. Roger Redondo explained to Georgia Mills how they reversed emotions at the brain cell level, and what this could mean for treating emotional trauma in humans. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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micememoriesbrainopticpositivenegativePTSD