Improved Understanding Of Memory Formation Leads To New Insight Into Disorders Like Schizophrenia And PTSD
Wednesday, May. 9th 2012 9:17 AM
Scripps Research Institute scientists and their colleagues have successfully harnessed neurons in mouse brains, allowing them to at least partially control a specific memory.
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