Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is a neurotransmitter that slows down the brain by blocking nerve signaling. That might sound scary, but it’s an essential function that delivers a calming ...

Though there are reports of positive effects on stress and sleep, more thorough studies are needed to confirm these benefits ...

French researchers have revealed a selective GABA inverse agonist has restored cognitive function in a mouse model of Down's syndrome (DS) and has the potential to benefit humans. French ...

Many of us struggle to get a restful sleep each night. Whether you've tried taking melatonin or bought a new mattress, it can ...

Sex-hormone derivatives called neurosteroids bind to several receptor types, including GABA A Rs. Maguire and Mody therefore set out to determine whether altered sensitivity of GABA A Rs for ...