Israeli scientists have discovered a method that can read memories and revolutionize psychiatry

A group of Israeli scientists made an incredible discovery. The memories, the information we keep, leave a genetic fingerprint in the brain, even if the person is dead.

Researchers Hebrew University of Jerusalem They found genetic models encoded in rodent-specific regions of the brain and then supporting positive and negative experiences. During the experiment, they established that the same genetic models were reproduced in animals having the same experience.

The research has identified a signature gene expression, specific to different species, and suggests the existence of a key genetic code for memory expression, reported News from Israel.

The results, made by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with the support of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, they were published in the scientific journal eLife.

"The research was originally designed to try to decipher the mechanisms that code the experience of cocaine in mice."said Dr. Friend Citri, head of the Citri laboratory at the Edmond Center.

However, the research took another course to discover that the negative experience experienced by the mice had established a unique gene expression codebut this has been induced in other rodents with the same experience.

Each situation was badociated with a specific code of gene expression located in five areas of the brain that reacted before experiences considered memorable, positive or negative.

"It's complicated, but I can see how anyone can use that with a psychological approach"said Citri.

However, the group of scientists is still far from doing tests on humans. But the discovery could develop a more personalized, less subjective and more biological psychiatry.

"Basically, when we consolidate a memory, we can open it and we can help with treatment by adapting psychotherapy."says the scientist.