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Erasing memories has long been the stuff of science-fiction movies.
But according to scientists, doctors may soon be able to switch a memory off at the press of a button – and restore it again just as easily.
The discovery, which has been shown to work in rats, may have huge potential for curing phobia sufferers of their fears, helping soldiers to recover from the horrors of battle or allow accident victims to put their trauma behind them. It might also be used for boosting memories in dementia patients …. http://www.dailymail.co.uk