Electric pulses in the brain can boost memory, say scientists... now you just have to remember where you put that head-zapper

The secret to a good memory is simple - zap an electric current into the right part of your brain.

Scientists found passing an electric current through a part of the brain known as the 'gateway' to memory caused people's memory to improve instantly.

The researchers worked with seven epileptic patients who had already had electrodes implanted into their brains.

They stimulated nerve fibres one part of their brain while they played a videogame where they had to remember and plan routes as a taxi driver.

The volunteers played the role of cab drivers who picked up passengers and traveled across town to deliver them to one of six requested shops.
'When we stimulated the nerve fibers in the patients' brains during learning, they later recognized landmarks and navigated the routes more quickly,'said Fried.

'They even learned to take shortcuts.'

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