False memories cause real problems. A false identification sends an innocent person to prison. A false childhood memory can disrupt a family. But what if there are ways to reverse false memories? What ...

In the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, science has found a way to erase bad memories. The movie ultimately makes the point that our memories form our identities, and as painful as it is ...

The Channing Tatum-starrer Blink Twice introduces a chilling concept with its memory erasing drug, which is central to the film’s suspenseful plot. This mysterious substance plays a crucial role in ...

One of the main treatments for Parkinson's disease can over time lead to shaking and tremors, limiting its potential long-term benefits. A new study has found cells in a critical area of the brain ...

I was having a talk with someone who said: you can still run experiments on your own brain showing directly that your consciousness is made from physical components. You can erase memories, feelings, ...

Do you remember the movie “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”? After a painful breakup, two lovers erase their memory of the relationship but end up falling in love again. Wouldn’t it be great if ...

Eerily similar to the memory-erasing concepts in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, researchers have found a chemical that has proven to target and erase specific long-term memories, which could ...

Common treatments for Parkinson's disease can address short-term symptoms but can also cause extensive problems for patients in the long run. Namely, treatments can cause dyskinesia, a form of ...

The human brain is a remarkable organ capable of incredible feats, but it is also prone to holding onto memories that can cause distress. Many people, especially those with conditions like ...

Cancer is such a life-altering event, that it’s hard to fathom being able to forget all memories associated with it, but I did my best to make it happen. Last year, we’d been toying with the idea of ...

When going through my first ever breakup a couple of years ago, I remember tears streaming down my cheeks as I watched Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. For those who haven’t seen the 2004 sci-fi ...