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Cambridge Neuroscientist Says ‘Pathological and Persistent Worrying’ Happens Because of This Key Neurotransmitter

Nick Hobson
23 January 2024
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3 min
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Researchers conducted a study that challenges the belief that the prefrontal cortex is the sole moderator of these intrusions.

Summary

  1. Researchers explore the hippocampus.
  2. Hippocampus ties to memory and GABA neurotransmitter.
  3. Low GABAergic inhibition in hippocampus hampers thought control.
READ: Cambridge Neuroscientist Says ‘Pathological and Persistent Worrying’ Happens Because of This Key Neurotransmitter

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