By Matt McGrath
BBC News
Scientists in the US say they have developed the ability to selectively wipe out uncomfortable memories.
In experiments with mice, researchers from the Georgia College of Medicine were able to eliminate memories without any damage to the rodents' brains.
They suggested that the technique which works on a particular protein in the brain could, one day, be used to help humans overcome traumatic events.
However, the chief scientist said this was "years or even decades away".
Memories, even painful ones, are an important part of the learning process but for some people recalling traumatic events can be extremely damaging to their lives.
Scientists at the Georgia College of Medicine say they have found a molecular mechanism that can rapidly remove specific memories.
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