Figure 2 (IMAGE) Tohoku University Caption Selective suppression of long-term memory formation through ChR2 photoactivation of amygdala astrocytes. The experiments suggest the presence of parallel processes governing short-term and long-term memory formation, respectively. Credit ©Hiroki Yamao, Ko Matsui Usage Restrictions Reporters may use freely these materials in news coverage with appropriate credit information. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.