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Memory-erasing ‘Eternal Sunshine’ gene found

In research sounding like the plot of a sci-fi film, neurologists believe they have come a step closer to being aไble to erase haunting memories.

A group of US researchers believe they have found the gene which performs the role 𓂃of memory extinction.

ꦕThe process, which occurs when new memories overwrite old ones, is being treat꧃ed as the key to eventually being able completely to delete painful memories.

The research c𝔉ould lead to medical advances and the successful treatment of those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or sufferers to🔜rmented by earlier experiences.

Scientists at Massachusetts Instiಞtute of Technology who conducted the study say that if a way can be found to amplify the activity of the gene, known as Tet1, it could change lives.

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