Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Memory reconsolidation is a psychological process in which existing memories are temporarily destabilized and then re-stored, allowing for the incorporation of new information or changes to the memory. This process is believed to be crucial for updating and modifying memories, as well as for the formation of new memories. Memory reconsolidation has been studied extensively in the field of neuroscience and has important implications for understanding and treating conditions such as PTSD, phobias, and addiction. Research in this area has shown that disrupting the reconsolidation process can weaken or erase specific memories, opening up new possibilities for therapeutic interventions.