Research is revealing that our memories aren't as sturdy as we think. If it becomes possible to chemically delete our memories - perhaps of a war-time incident - is it right to, or would we be deleting our history?

Your name can affect your standing at work, your success with the opposite sex – even where you choose to live. JV Chamary investigates.

Even in these days of DNA tests and other forensic techniques, witness testimony still plays a pivotal role in court cases. But how reliable are our memories? Andy Ridgway finds we know less than we think