Memories are made of this: the genetic basis of memory

Total amnesia is rare, but we face an 'epidemic' of memory loss, At-present there are around 18 million people worldwide with Alzheimer's disease, and this figure: is predicted to double in the next 25 years, While traditional clinical and experimental studies have elucidated much about the basic processes of memory and learning, modern genetic techniques look set to unravel their molecular mechanics, Only time will tell whether this knowledge will yield preventive or curative therapy for memory loss.