Is It Possible To Wipe Out Those Bad Memories?

Bad memories can haunt us for a long time, and in some cases, the impact of such painful experiences can last a lifetime. However, it is possible to bid adieu to such memories that cause stress and even induce insomnia in some individuals. Fear memories are developed in response to dangerous situations, however, not all such memories are beneficial to our survival, reveals a new study conducted by the researchers at the University of California, Riverside. The formation of these fear memories strengthens the connection between neurons in the brain. So, weakening these connections can help in erasing the memories, the research published Thursday in the journal, Neuron, reveals.