Although the vast majority of neurons in the mammalian brain are excitatory, inhibitory neurons working via GABA inhibition play a crucial role in normal brain function. Inhibition balances and shapes excitatory signals to maintain neural network stability while preventing excessive excitatory signaling that feature prominently in various neurological and psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and epilepsy.  This course explores molecular mechanisms of GABAergic signaling as well as its cellular, physiological and behavioral effects. In addition, the...