Find out how to permanently delete memories from your ex

Permanently removing from the beginning of painful memories, including unfinished love with your ex, is no longer a distant affair for us, after scientists figure out how to affect the gods. sutras to enhance or remove single memories.

Scientists generally believe that emotional memories are associated with the amygdala in the brain, although the mechanisms of memory control are still mysterious in many respects.

In a new study, experts from Stony Brook University (USA) examined the basic memory mechanism in mice. They manipulated acetylcholine , a neurotransmitter in the brain, acting as a memory-related signaling mechanism.

Acetylcholine is transferred by cholinergic neurons to the amygdala. In it, cholinergic neurons are located at the base of the brain and are thought to enhance emotional memories when increased in the amygdala.

The new discovery is expected to lead to the introduction of new methods to completely erase the painful memories of people.(Artwork: Publicity Pictures).

To stimulate certain regions of cholinergic neuronal cells , the researchers used light to control cells in living tissue, a method called optogenetics . "Memories of emotional experiences are particularly strong, whether it's negative or positive. Our goal is to determine the mechanisms behind the increased memory" . Dr. Lorna Role, chairman of the Department of Neurology and acts of co-managing director of the Neuroscience Institute at Stony Brook Medical School, explained.

Ms. Role and her colleagues found that, when increasing the release of acetylcholine in the amygdala area when a painful memory formed, this memory would be enhanced, lasting twice as long as normal. In contrast, when the acetylcholine signaling is reduced in a traumatic experience, researchers were able to completely eliminate that memory.

Researchers hope, their discovery may one day help develop new methods to enhance pleasant memories for people with dementia or even reverse stress disorders. post traumatic psychology.

According to Ms Role, the second finding is amazing, because we basically created fearless mice by manipulating acetylcholine circuits in the brain. The findings could provide a basis for studying new ways to reverse post-traumatic stress disorders.

However, Dr. Role acknowledges there will be some challenges. For example, cholinergic neurons are mixed with other types of neurons and much less than they are in numbers. And since acetylcholine is a natural mechanism, future studies will have to focus on non-pharmacological treatments (non-pharmacological).