What if you could erase your memories with the click of a button?
We all have bad memories that we would prefer to forget. But can science actually help us delete specific unwanted memories? New research suggests it could be possible.
Rob and Finn discuss the research and explain some words relating to the brain.
This week's question:
How many neurons do scientists think we have? Is it:
a) 8-10 million
b) 8-10 billion
c) 80-100 billion
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
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Deleting memories
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Vocabulary
- delete
remove, take away
- neurons
cells in the brain that transmit information
- pulses
short period of energy or electricity
- controversial
causing disagreement
- a last resort
a method used when all other methods fail
- depression
a mental illness where someone is very unhappy and anxious
- reactivate
bring back into action
- PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
a mental illness where somebody feels very anxious after a frightening or shocking experience, such as war
- traumatic
causing severe emotional anxiety
