7/29/2010 PERMALINK
Your memory's master switch. A new study led by Dr. Inna Slutsky of Tel Aviv University describes GABA (γ-Aminobutyric acid), a natural molecule that occurs in the brain, which could be the main factor in regulating how many new memories you can generate. This new understanding of these mechanisms could lead to the development of new memory enhancers and new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, say researchers.