In the field of neuroscience and psychology, reconsolidation refers to the process by which memories are actively reactivated and then stabilized again through a process of protein synthesis. This process is thought to be essential in updating and strengthening memories, as well as potentially modifying or disrupting them. Researchers study reconsolidation to better understand how memories are stored and retrieved, and how they can be altered or manipulated for therapeutic purposes, such as in the treatment of traumatic memories or addiction.