What if scientists could manipulate the brain to control the emotional power of memories? Steve Ramirez, a Boston University neuroscientist, believes a small structure in the brain could hold the key to revolutionary therapies. His research suggests it may one day be possible to treat anxiety, depression, and PTSD by suppressing negative memories or enhancing positive ones. The Role of the Hippocampus The hippocampus, a cashew-shaped structure in the brain, is responsible for storing emotional and sensory details of our memories. These memories can range from uplifting to traumatic. Unlike a photograph, memories are fragmented, stored across combinations of brain
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