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08/07/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists transfer one snail’s memory onto another, potentially unlocking secrets of human memory transfer

American researchers reported that they implanted the memory of a sea snail into another individual snail. The technique might very well be applied to humans in the future, allowing memories to be transferred, altered, or even erased. The researchers developed the technique with Aplysia snails, which are also called sea snails, sea hares, and sea […]

11/29/2017 / By Janine Acero

On the spot: Stress does a number on your ability to recall details of situations, according to research

New research has delved into the effects of stress on our ability to retain memories or recall details of situations. It emphasizes that challenging situations affect our perception of where we are and what’s happening in our surroundings. The researchers from the University of Innsbruck, Austria presented the participants with video clips of different situations. They showed a […]

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