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...occurs at puberty in the hippocampus, a region of the brain that is involved in remembering places and integrating other kinds of learning. The change affects the GABA neurotransmitter system. GABA, which is present in all mammals, inhibits or down-regulates nerve signals, as opposed to exciting them; this calming, relaxing system is activated by tranquilizers like Valium and the popular sleep drug Ambien, which attach to GABA receptors and act similarly to GABA. But at puberty, female mice experience a 700% increase in an unusual GABA receptor that helps calm the nervous system, except when under stress. In fact...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Does Puberty Make You Stupid? Lessons from Mice | 3/22/2010 | See Source »

...vote in last September's election, but it was never going to join up with the left-of-center Social Democratic party. That means there is no real alternative to the current coalition. But Merkel's lack of authority remains worrying. "Angela Merkel's strategy is to calm things down - her coping style is emotional and palliative," says Thomas Kliche, a political psychologist at the University of Hamburg. The problem is, "stagnation doesn't overcome crisis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Germany: Tensions at the Top | 3/22/2010 | See Source »

...With tensions high and nerves fraying, Sam and Alex remained tough and were able to pull out the final two points,” Cao said. “Both played steady, calm tennis and demonstrated amazing resolve and determination in closing out the match...

Author: By Aparajita Tripathi, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Women's Tennis Splits in California | 3/21/2010 | See Source »

...cannot answer the demands of the protesters," an outwardly calm Abhisit said during the televised press conference as he was flanked by leaders of the parties that form his coalition government. "I have listened to the protesters, but I also have to listen to other groups in society who want the government...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Amid Massive Protests, Thai PM Won't Step Down | 3/15/2010 | See Source »

Score: +35,000 for calm privacy, -50,000 for the walk to the Northwest Labs in sub-zero wind chills

Author: By Elias A. Shaaya, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: The Housing Market Reviews: Eliot House | 3/11/2010 | See Source »

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