"This drug is a molecular version of jamming the operation of the machine. When the machine stops, the memories stop as well. This research is important because it casts light on the mechanisms of memory. It also shows that long-term memory is not a permanent change and can be edited," Dudai said.
In other words, long-term memory is not a one-time inscription on the nerve network, but an ongoing process which the brain must continuously fuel and maintain. These findings raise the possibility of developing future, drug-based approaches for boosting and stabilizing memory.
The findings of the study are published in the journal Science.
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