article_snippet: The implantation of memories is a common feature in sci-fi films, such as Inception and Total Recall.
article_snippet: The feat  gives hope that the same technique could one day be used to change human memories, which could help people who replay traumatic events over and over in their minds.
article_snippet: the same technique could one day be used to change human memories, such in in films like Total Recall and Inception ( a still from the film is shown)
article_snippet: Dr Benchenane thinks it could take years for the technique to be adapted to implant different kinds of memories such as skills, for example, but hopes that it could be developed to alter traumatic memories in people.
article_snippet: Dr Benchenane believes that positive thoughts could be attached to negative memories to stop people having nightmares or dwelling on upsetting events.
article_snippet: ‘If you can identify where in the brain a person is reactivating a phobia-associated experience, you might be able to create a positive association,’ ’
highlights_snippet: Experts hope the technique could help humans forget traumatic events .