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 . The researchers then gave these mice an injection of cocaine ( they were given it by mistake ).
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 .