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New clues have emerged in the mystery of how the brain avoids ‘catastrophic forgetting’ — the distortion and overwriting of previously established memories when new ones are created.

Dr Harrington said: "Memories of unpleasant experiences can intrude into conscious awareness, often in response to reminders. "While such intrusive memories are an occasional and momentary ...

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