Scientists from the Industrial Physics and Brain Brain Educational laboratory in Paris , France implanted a new memory in the memory of humans . experimented on place cells - which are neurons that fire in response to thinking about , or being in , a specific place - and hijacked the ' replay ' process . Experts believed the technique could help humans forget traumatic memories .
Scientists from the Industrial Physics and Chemistry Higher Educational Institution in Paris , France implanted a new memory in the brains of mice . Focused on place cells - which are neurons that fire in response to thinking about , or being in , a specific place - and hijacked the 'replay ' process . Experts hope the technique could help humans forget traumatic events .