“This was a pure science experiment about how the mind works from which we can try to understand the bigger picture. (But) there is a lot to be done to translate this experimental science result into a potential treatment,” Dr Holmes said.
Added co-researcher Dr Catherine Deeprose: “We know there is a period of up to six hours in which it is possible to affect certain types of memories that are laid down in the human mind.
“We have shown that in healthy volunteers, playing Tetris in this time window can reduce flashback-type memories without wiping out the ability to make sense of the event.”
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