Not really political, but pretty darn interesting.
Israeli and American researchers have found a way to erase long-term memory in rats without damaging their brains in a study that could lead to targeted drugs for people suffering from dementia.The findings show long-term memories are not as secure as thought and challenge the idea they stabilize after maturing from short-term memories, said Yadin Dudai, who led the study.
Full Article (ynet)
As far as practical uses for this go, they’re saying this will help treat Alzheimer’s. I, however, cannot help thinking this puts us just a little closer to the scenario presented in the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. 
