We have found that GABA acts differently in the central nervous system in autism. At an individual level, this is related to autistic traits across both autistic and non-autistic adults in the study.

They found that astrocytes regularly release a neurotransmitter called GABA, which peaked every 24-hours. This regular pulse was found to act as a kind of chemical metronome, helping to ...

Your gut and brain are also connected through chemicals called neurotransmitters ... a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps control feelings of fear and anxiety.