Interesting concept, but it could easily be taken too far. Would you WANT a bad memory removed? I can understand for PTSD cases, etc, but I can easily see it becoming a boutique option if it became mainstream. Muh as I dislike some of my bad memories, they're part of my life.

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...70390834135678

I think a lot of these studies could use a strong contingent of medical ethicists on the panel.