Publisher's Synopsis
GABA in the Nervous System summarizes recent advances in understanding the role of GABA as a neurotransmitter. First discovered as an inhibitory signal in 1950, GABA may also fulfill a decisive role in diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, stroke, and other clinical problems. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of GABA at both the molecular and systemic level. Each chapter provides a balanced view of current knowledge while referencing historical discoveries during the last half-century
