Brain Molecule May Offer Key to Erasing Fearful Memories

A substance involved in the creation of fearful memories has been found in mice. Because it's part of a memory system that seems to work the same way in people, the chemical may one day prove helpful in avoiding post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/10/29/130913234/brain-molecule-may-offer-key-to-erasing-fearful-memories-treating-ptsd?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Oct 29 2010, 08:27 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News Blog