How the Brain Actively Removes Unwanted Memories
New research reveals that people can consciously remove specific information from their memories by dampening the brain circuits that initially stored it. In a recent study, participants were asked to forget one of two items and later tested on the remaining relevant memories. Brain scans showed that removing memory content involves reduced excitability in the neural circuits tied to the unwanted information. These findings offer insight into how the brain actively clears space in memory and may help explain how people manage intrusive thoughts or harmful recollections. ….[READ]
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