New Drug May Lead to Perfect Visual Memory

Perfect visual memory may become commonplace if new research pans out. A group of Spanish researchers has discovered a substance that could radically enhance visual recall. The group found that if they increased production of a protein called RGS-14 in the area of the visual cortex in mice, it significantly helped their ability to remember objects they’ve seen. With the RGS-14 boost, mice could remember objects they had seen for up to two months – normally, their object recall only lasts about an hour. It remains to be seen if the RGS-14 boost will assist visual memory recall in humans, but the potentials look exciting.

[via i09]

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