Math Ability Can Be Predicted by Neurotransmitter Levels in The Brain, Study Finds
4 AUGUST 2021
Neurotransmitters are chemical substances crucial to the proper functioning of the brain, responsible for carrying messages between neurons and other kinds of cells.
As such, they're a fundamental part of how neurons relay signals to other cells, but not just that – according to a new study, neurotransmitter activity can even indicate how good (or bad) we are at math.
In the research, two neurotransmitters were analyzed: glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) – already known to relate to brain plasticity and our ability to learn – with researchers looking closely at the left intraparietal sulcus (IPS) part of the brain in particular.