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Now, a technique to erase fearful memories from brain

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 5:29 AM IST

Scientists have found that newly formed emotional memories can be erased from the human brain, a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for phobias and post traumatic stress.

Researcher Thomas Agren from Uppsala University, showed that it is possible to erase newly formed emotional memories from the human brain.

"These findings may be a breakthrough in research on memory and fear. Ultimately the new findings may lead to improved treatment methods for the millions of people in the world who suffer from anxiety issues like phobias, post-traumatic stress, and panic attacks," said

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First Published: Sep 21 2012 | 3:47 PM IST

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