Many dopamine neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and ventral tegmental area (VTA) signal to striatal projection neurons (SPNs). Mounting evidence indicates that these dopaminergic ...

Diabetes is a disease affecting two pancreatic hormones — insulin and glucagon. In healthy people, insulin helps cells take up glucose from the blood when glucose levels are high. In contrast, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Otherwise known as gamma-aminobutyric acid, GABA is an amino acid produced in the brain that acts as ...

It sounds like something out of a wellness influencer's dream routine: a cup of tea that promises to calm your nerves, help you sleep better, and even soften the blow of last night's drinks. Enter ...

Low GABA levels have been linked to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic attacks, and chronic stress. This is why GABA-modulating medications, like benzodiazepines (e.g., Xanax, Valium), are ...

Researchers have identified a critical biological difference in how glioblastoma develops in male and female laboratory models, pinpointing an immune pathway that fuels tumor growth only in females.

Depression is a complex condition correlated with multiple differences in brain function and mechanisms. A new study spanning known data about the neurotransmitter GABA and its principal receptors ...

A group of scientists led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences have discovered that B-cells, a type of immune cell, secrete the neurotransmitter GABA, and also found ...