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 ...

Cribbing has long been a source consternation to horse owners, who worry the wind-sucking can damage barns, fences, horses' teeth, and possibly increase chances of medical issues like colic. The Horse ...

Different cell types across the body may have their own internal clocks, but in mammals, they are all controlled by a "master clock" in the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN)—a tiny structure located ...

And neuroscientists examining the structure and function of particular ... and reduced levels of the neurotransmitter GABA have been reported in patients with depression. Other research on the ...

This fundamental work provides evidence that glutamate and GABA are released from different synaptic vesicles at supramammillary axon terminals onto granule cells of the dentate gyrus. The study uses ...

GABA, acetylcholine, and ghrelin compared to non-cribbers. Changes in dopamine levels can have impacts on the physical structure of the striatum in a horse's brain, which may also explain why the ...

Tracking ultrafast electronic changes in molecules is challenging, especially in liquids. An X-ray spectroscopy study in pyrazine now shows electronic dynamics created at conical intersections ...

As we get older, the way our bodies process alcohol changes. We spoke to nutritionists, neurologists, dermatologists and ...

Wike has raised the stakes of development in FCT. He has also raised the bar – changing perceptions that public officers are ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health can often feel like a daunting task. Many individuals struggle with managing their blood sugar levels, which can lead to various health ...