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Scientists Rewrite Flies' Memories, Bring the Dollhouse Closer
We've already got memory-wiping drugs, and now researchers have taken the next baby step to a whole new you. They have used lasers to etch bad memories into the brains of flies, and changed their reactions to certain stimuli. More »

10/17/09

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By Lauren Davis
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A Drug That Could Give You Perfect Visual Memory
Imagine if you could look at something once and remember it forever. You would never have to ask for directions again. Now a group of scientists has isolated a protein that mega-boosts your ability to remember what you see. More »

07/02/09

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By Annalee Newitz
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Commonly-Prescribed Drug Significantly Reduces Memory Loss from Alzheimers
A growth hormone frequently prescribed for cancer patients has been found to significantly reduce memory loss from Alzheimers disease. The drug, which stimulates the production of red blood cells, essentially washes plaques out of the brain. More »

07/01/09

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By Annalee Newitz
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A Pill to Selectively Erase Your Traumatic Memories

10/22/08

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People Whose Memories Improve with Age

06/05/08

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