The debate raises an even more basic question: Why would we want to enhance memory in the first place?

CNN: ASIANOW - TIME Asia | Brainteaser

Just as in that developmental process, the new synapses seem to enhance memory only once the pruning has taken place.

ECONOMIST: Dementia

D-cycloserine, is being tested not to enhance memory, but to abolish it.

ECONOMIST: Cognitive enhancement

Recent animal studies have shown that stimulating the entorhinal cortex improved the growth of brain cells in adult mice and appeared to enhance memory for locations and spatial knowledge.

WSJ: Memory Gets Jolt in Brain Research

Beyond these current storage products by established storage companies there is a wave of start-up companies working to enhance flash memory performance, increase its endurance and lower its costs.

FORBES: Explosive Growth in Flash Memory Enterprise Applications

You need to use your PowerPoint slides exclusively for images for your audience that will enhance their understanding and memory of your key message points.

FORBES: PowerPoint Is NOT a TelePrompTer

This last week saw some interesting announcements representing the implementation of technologies that will enhance hard disk drive and flash memory technology in 2013 and beyond.

FORBES: Rare Gases and Fine Lines

And the panel expressed concern that techniques developed for therapeutic purposes could be used to enhance human characteristics such as height or memory.

BBC: Scientists oppose human gene modification

Human-enhancement researchers at the University of Reading, for their part, are considering future technologies, such as embedded devices that enhance the senses or add new ones, and implants that improve memory or allow messages to be sent or devices to be controlled using thought alone.

ECONOMIST: Monitor